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Drought Deepens Across Eastern NC | Durham News
Drought conditions are tightening grip across central and eastern North Carolina, with recent rain offering only minor relief. While Wake County has exited exceptional drought, Orange and Durham still face extreme dryness. The crisis, triggered in late summer 2025, is worsening as heat intensifies and water restrictions loom in Raleigh. Reservoirs like Falls Lake sit at just 64% capacity, and experts warn a major tropical storm—or even three—would be needed to break the drought, with nearly three feet of rain required by end of 2026 to restore normal levels. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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