Drought in NC Not Going Away | Fayetteville News

North Carolina’s drought isn’t getting worse fast, but it’s not going away either—just hanging on stubbornly. With only 5% of the state in extreme drought (and that number even dipping slightly), some rain has helped, but it’s not enough to fix things statewide. September usually brings relief through hurricanes—but this year’s quiet storm season is leaving us dry. Meanwhile, persistent high-pressure systems are keeping temps scorching and blocking any real rainfall from soaking in. The silver lining? Cold fronts rolling in as fall approaches could finally break the pattern and bring much-needed moisture. Until then, patience—and a lot of rain—are still our best bets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4dab536552cbebc8