New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought
About two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it won’t be enough to fully replenish the city’s reservoirs.
N.Y. weather: Did recent rain do anything to help with severe drought conditions?
Fortunately, this latest rainfall greatly reduces the risk of any further brush fires in the Northeast and New England, according to Pydynowski. Over the course of the last several weeks, Staten Island alone experienced the outbreak of at least 15 brush fires.
What is a drought warning? NYC, 10 New York counties, and New Jersey are all under one
New York City isn't alone in being under a drought warning. Ten nearby Hudson Valley counties are also under one, as of Monday: Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.
Drought warning declared in New York City for first time in two decades
The warning comes as a record-breaking dry spell and abnormally high temperatures have lowered reservoirs and fueled wildfires in the northeast.
Will the rain affect the drought in New York and New Jersey?
Rain is coming down across the tri-state area on Thursday as the drought continues to persist. A drought warning was declared in New York City on Monday, the first one in over 20 years. It’s the second of three levels,
New York City Drought Reveals Rarely Seen Wall in Central Park Reservoir
The exposed reservoir divider comes as New York City officials issue the first drought warning in more than 20 years.
Drought warning declared in New York City: ‘It will take a city’
A drought warning has been declared in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday. The warning applies to 10 New York counties and the city, which has been under a drought watch since Nov. 2.
New York’s Worst Drought in 22 Years to Persist Despite Rain This Week
New York City and the Northeast will finally get some measurable rain this week, but it won’t be enough to break the drought that has gripped the region for months.
New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years
The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York State, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall.
Rain, even some snow, returns to New York, New Jersey today. Here's the weather timeline.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
NYC's latest rainfall "not a drought buster"
The first damp day in weeks is a welcome sign amid brush fires and the drought. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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