U.S. Drought Monitor

Moderate drought conditions linger in parts of Southern Maine. And an area of "severe drought" remains along the coast from about Portland to Penobscot Bay.

The drought is receding in northern New England, but part of western Maine and a sliver of northern New Hampshire continue to be in the "severe drought" category.

2020 has been a very dry year. You might have noticed that your garden needs watering more than usual this summer — we've even been hearing of people…

Almost 60% of Maine is in a "severe drought" stage now.Michael Clair, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, says a portion of…

Hot conditions since May coupled with very little rainfall have caused not just drier than average conditions in Maine, but actual drought, according to…

PORTLAND, Maine — Drought conditions, recent rainfall and an unusual storm path in Maine may have contributed to the large numbers of trees that toppled…

Powerful rainstorms lashing northern New England are washing away fire danger, but the wind and rain also has left thousands in the dark.The heavy rain…

The National Weather Service says much-needed rain that's on the way will help to reduce the fire danger across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.…