Source: Deric Rush, WITN, 4/7/22

 Severe drought conditions have expanded northward and now include portions of Lenoir, Greene, Wayne, Wilson, Pitt, Edgecombe, and Martin counties. Moderate drought conditions continue for the rest of eastern Carolina, except for counties north of Highway 64. Farmers say challenges from this year’s extended dry spell many have made them rely heavily on other sources of water to make sure they keep their crops.

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