Most of Massachusetts now in ‘critical’ drought

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.
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
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.
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 and high fire risk around the Boston region, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
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.
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.
Rain on the way after critical drought declared in Massachusetts
On Tuesday a level 3 critical drought was declared for most of Massachusetts. While some much-needed rain is on the way this week which
Most of Massachusetts in critical drought, as brush fires smolder
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,
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,

No new red flag warnings

Long overdue rain, possibly snow will soak drought-stricken New England
Boston to see first major rainfall since June as low-pressure system brings rounds of rain to slow drought, tame wildfires.
Parts of Blue Hills Reservation closed as crews continue to battle brush fire
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Video: Long overdue rain on way
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Boston area getting up to an inch of much-needed rain Thursday
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Firefighters battling flames at Blue Hills Reservation in Milton
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Drought worsening in Massachusetts with no rain in sight. Could Tropical Storm Sara change things?
The size and severity of the drought in Massachusetts is growing. Often a major storm is needed to reset the jetstream.
A touch cooler, staying sunny and breezy today, but rain is on the way
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