N.J. drought conditions continue to worsen from low September rain totals

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N.J. drought conditions continue to worsen from low September rain totals
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Many areas of New Jersey have had less than one-tenth of an inch of rain this entire month, although some rain showers are expected Thursday and Friday.

Nearly 80% of New Jersey is now "abnormally dry" because of very low rainfall during the month of September. About 8% of the state has moderate drought conditions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor status map.Extremely low rainfall this entire month has resulted in “abnormally dry” conditions across nearly 80% of the Garden State and moderate drought conditions in about 8% of the state, according to the latest drought status map.Crop growth is stunted.

Data from the weather service shows Newark picking up only 0.09 inches of rain, and Trenton and Atlantic City getting just 0.07 inches of rain so far this month.

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