North Carolina's drought conditions improved during the week ending August 6, 2026, with the number of counties experiencing severe drought declining from 35 to 23 and drought-free counties increasing from 8 to 10. In the High Country region, Watauga and Ashe counties improved from severe drought to moderate drought status.
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