Drought, New Jersey

Drought warning declared in New Jersey amid persistent dry conditions, wildfires
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
N.J. declares drought warning as conditions worsen; state’s biggest water supplier orders mandatory conservation
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a drought warning for the state Wednesday, calling the more than 500 wildfires that erupted since October “staggering,” and coming as water supplies from streams and reservoirs have dropped precipitously with no relief forecast.
New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
The dry conditions are part of a broader drought across the Northeast. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on record.
Drought warning declared in N.J. as water storage levels drop, wildfires rage
For the first time in eight years, the state Department of Environmental Protection has declared a drought warning in New Jersey amid an unprecedented wave of dry weather that has led to shrinking water supplies and a rash of wildfires.
NJ issues first drought warning since 2016. Limits on water could come next
With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought warning, a step that could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if significant rain doesn’t fall soon.
Will NJ declare drought warning? Water supply, drought discussed at NJDEP meeting
The NJDEP held a public hearing Tuesday morning to discuss the possibility of a drought warning amid ongoing warm and dry conditions across the state.
‘Staggering’ numbers of wildfires, low water levels provoke N.J. to declare drought warning
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a drought warning for the state Wednesday, calling the more than 500 wildfires that erupted since October “staggering,” and coming as water supplies from streams and reservoirs have dropped precipitously with no relief forecast.
Map Shows 'Astonishing' US Drought as Fire Risk Persists in Northeast
Brian Fuchs, a climatologist with the National Drought Mitigation Center, told Newsweek that the last time drought to this ...
As Northeast wildfires keep igniting, is there a drought-buster in sight?
Some of the hardest hit areas could require 7 inches or more of rain to end the dry spell fueling East Coast wildfires this ...
Jennings Creek wildfire at N.J.-N.Y. border is 50% contained with Garden State now under drought warning
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
NYC drought warning expected soon: What it could mean for New Yorkers
The historic stretch of dry weather in New York City has put the area under a drought watch, but how long until it becomes a ...
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Christmas trees planted this year are dying because of the drought in Massachusetts
MENDON - The drought in Massachusetts might not hurt Christmas trees sales this year, but a few years from now, it could be ...
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As drought worsens, officials urge residents to ‘take shorter showers’ to conserve water
The unrelenting drought in Massachusetts has depleted groundwater levels to such an extent that state officials are urging ...
New Jersey issues drought warning as youth is charged with starting wildfire
New Jersey’s governor declared a drought warning Wednesday, and authorities revealed they’ve charged a youth with starting ...
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U.S. drought became massive in a short time, see the expansion
In early June, 74% of the U.S. wasn‘t dry at all. Now only 12% of the U.S. isn’t dry. Half of the U.S. is at least in ...