Some 14,800 wildfires have burned 1,105 square ... a U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist who monitors drought. This week, 45% of the country is in drought, when historically it’s ...

Around the globe, rising temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier ... even causing some arid areas to expand. Though rain falls less often ...

Nevada's desert landscape is filled with life that is hidden to human eyes. But when conditions are just right, typically ...

Another year of dry conditions could hurt production for farmers growing crops and raising livestock in the region.

Drought conditions have expanded across Maryland in March, making parts of the state significantly dry as springtime begins. About 98% of Maryland is experiencing some form of drought as of March ...

Northern Californians can breathe easy knowing the region is completely out of drought, according to weather experts. The last patches of unusually dry areas — remnants of drought that plagued ...

“While it may be some rain, it certainly won’t be a drought buster,” said Jessie Schaper, meteorologist with the weather service’s Melbourne office. “The ground is very dry. The ...