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Nearly all of Massachusetts is in a critical drought, one step away from emergency
A map released by EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper showed a “Level 3 - Critical Drought” persisting in all regions of the state with the exception of Cape Cod and the Islands.
Most of Massachusetts now in ‘critical’ drought as water levels continue to fall
Weather stations across Massachusetts are registering rainfall deficits of 6 to 10 inches this season. Boston is running 7.4 inches below the norm while Springfield is 10 inches behind the season-to-date average.
Massachusetts drought elevated to 'critical' phase
State officials characterized the drought in Massachusetts as being in a "critical" stage across most of the state Tuesday.
Critical drought declared for most of Massachusetts
While there is a chance for rain in the forecast, state officials declared that the drought in Massachusetts has reached a critical level.
Most of Mass. under 'critical' drought, one step from 'emergency'
With 37 active wildfires across the state, Massachusetts officials said Tuesday that more of the state is now in critical drought — just one step away from emergency drought conditions. A wildfire in Blue Hills,
Drought in Massachusetts reaches 'critical' phase
Most of the state received less than an inch of rain over the last 30 days, which is 3 to 4.5 inches below normal.
Most of Massachusetts in critical drought
Nearly all of Massachusetts is in a critical drought — one step away from an emergency — after months with little rainfall, the state announced Tuesday. The drought has led to brush fires erupting all over the state.

Rain finally returns to forecast on Wed. into Thu. across LI

Massachusetts should get ‘much-welcomed’ rain, even snow in spots amid ‘Critical Drought’ as wildfires keep burning
Massachusetts should get ‘much-welcomed’ rain, even snow in spots amid ‘Critical Drought’ as wildfires keep burning ...
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Boston area getting up to an inch of much-needed rain Thursday
We’ve upped the ante for much-needed rain in the Boston area on Thursday. Projections are now showing up to an inch across the region. While this won’t erase our rain deficits — and barely puts a ...
How is historic drought affecting Mass. drinking water supplies?
Boston and many surrounding communities have been spared the worst, thanks to the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs ...
Boston weather: ‘Well-needed rainfall’ coming amid long critical drought and high fire risk
After a few more sunny, warm days, some rainfall in the later week is set to provide some “temporary relief” amid the drought ...
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Drought worsening in Massachusetts with no rain in sight. Could Tropical Storm Sara change things?
BOSTON - Our drought is worsening. The weekly drought monitor update came out Thursday morning and, once again, the size and severity of the drought in Massachusetts is growing. While the ...
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Map shows where Massachusetts residents are asked to "aggressively reduce" water use due to drought
Drought conditions have reached significant or critical levels in much of Massachusetts, state officials said.
Severe drought area in Massachusetts more than doubles for 2nd straight week
More than two-thirds of Massachusetts is now in a severe drought, the latest U. S. Drought Monitor report showed.
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Massachusetts declares major drought, Boston faces wildfire risks, water shortages
Because of these drier conditions, Boston and other Massachusetts areas are at high risk for wildfires, Farooqi said. There ...
Watch: What to know about the drought
Should you start conserving water? Are we in for more wildfires? When will it rain? Meteorologist Dave Epstein has answers.
Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as Northeast wildfire outbreak persists
Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from ...