Data shows that drought conditions have worsened across central North Carolina.
Some parts of Guilford County are in extreme drought again for the first time in about a month. The city of Greensboro recently enacted stricter water restrictions because of the ongoing conditions.
Parts of Northeast Forsyth County are in severe drought. That’s up from last week when the majority was just abnormally dry, the lowest intensity.
Conditions in Randolph and Stokes Counties have gotten worse too. Most of these areas are now in moderate drought.
The state Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging water conservation across central North Carolina following the weeks of little to no rain. Officials say long-term forecasting shows conditions may start to improve later this month.