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NERFC Water Story

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Significant Long Term Precipitation Deficits
Dryness increasing across NY & New England
Abnormal Dryness/Drought Summary
Below normal precipitation has been observed for much of New England & portions of New York State over the past 1-2 months.
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Abnormally dry to severe drought conditions across the region. Severe drought across portions of coastal Maine as of August 26, 2025.
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Significant precipitation departures over the longer term, especially across northern NY & New England, have lead to abnormal dryness & drought spreading. Some relief in possible in the next two weeks, but it will likely take longer for more significant improvement.
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