Tag: DROUGHT

As of Thursday, man southern counties were in an extreme drought with part of southeastern Houston County being in a level four out of four, exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

All 67 counties in Alabama are experiencing drought and the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Alert, meaning outdoor burning permits will be restricted to only Certified Prescribed Burn Managers.

Governor Kay Ivey issued a statewide drought emergency declaration Wednesday, meaning no outdoor burning will be allowed.

As Alabama experiences serious drought conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering financial relief to some farmers.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is taking extra precautions at five state parks due to dry conditions.

The city of Fairhope enacted phase III of its water conservation ordinance Monday due to a lack of rain and heat, city officials said.