US Drought Monitor

By Paul Yeager

When we think of Hawaii, we typically think of a lush and green island paradise with warm sunshine alternating with frequent showers riding the cooling trade winds.

We don’t typically think of a state susceptible to serious drought. But the worst drought conditions in the nation are currently occurring in Hawaii, resulting in water restrictions, posing a threat to crops and even reducing the size of cattle herds.

And it’s likely to continue for months.

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Source: Paul Yeager, AOL News

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