Almost half the US is in drought and there's little sign of letting up, NOAA says | TheHill

...Notably, it's much drier than average, with over half of the U.S. experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions. This area encompasses parts of the Pacific Coast all the way inland to the Great Plains and upper Midwest...

https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/environment/543968-almost-half-the-us-is-in-drought-and-theres