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Thursday, July 5, 2012
The abnormally dry conditions gripping Alabama now cover more than 90% of the state. An analysis released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows southwest Alabama is the only section of the state that's not experiencing a large rainfall deficit. The situation is worst in eastern Alabama, where all but a few counties are in a severe or extreme drought. Arid conditions are classified as exceptionally bad in parts of Barbour and Henry counties in the state's southeastern corner. In all, about 91% of the state is either abnormally dry or in a full-blown drought. Forestry officials say there's an increased threat of wildfires because of the dry conditions, and farmers are having on irrigation to sustain crops in many areas.
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