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July has been an abnormally dry month, leading to drought conditions in many areas of the state. Around 60 percent of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Another 30 percent is experiencing dry conditions.
Stream flow in West Virginia, and the Appalachian region at large, is low. Some streams are at record low levels. Plants across the state are starting to dry out and turn to fall-like colors.
A La Nina year, which usually means drier conditions for the eastern seaboard, paired with record heat waves, has translated into a dry, hot summer for the majority of the Mountain State.
Officials from the National Weather Service say that even though rain is likely later in the week, it won’t be enough to buck ongoing drought conditions. That will take a heavy, widespread and lasting rain event that results in several inches of rainfall.
