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Parts of 7 NJ counties now in severe drought, feds say
Clip: 8/18/2022 | 2m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
State climatologist says the state needs just one good 'soaker'
Drought conditions are worsening in certain areas of the state, with parts of seven counties now in a “severe drought,” according to a new federal map released Thursday. Sections of Somerset, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Morris, Hudson and Essex counties, as well as all of Union County now fall under the “severe” index. Several other counties are facing moderate drought.
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Parts of 7 NJ counties now in severe drought, feds say
Clip: 8/18/2022 | 2m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Drought conditions are worsening in certain areas of the state, with parts of seven counties now in a “severe drought,” according to a new federal map released Thursday. Sections of Somerset, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Morris, Hudson and Essex counties, as well as all of Union County now fall under the “severe” index. Several other counties are facing moderate drought.
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