More localities in the Commonwealth are now under a drought watch advisory according to a new release by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in coordination with the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force.
“While recent rain has helped alleviate dry conditions for the short term, it has not been sufficient to overcome the deficits observed in soil moisture, streamflow, and groundwater levels,” reads a press release sent out this afternoon.
The number of localities under the drought watch advisory has expanded to 55, up from 13.
Localities in both the Middle James River region as well as the Northern Piedmont are included. Albemarle a Nelson are in the Middle James whereas Greene is in the Northern Piedmont.
Seven localities are under the more concerning drought warning advisory, including Augusta and Rockingham counties. To learn more, visit the DEQ’s drought monitoring webpage.
Bans on outdoor burning remain in place in Albemarle, Nelson, and Greene. However, Louisa County lifted its burn ban on November 22.
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