Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries
- Posted on April 23, 2026
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Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries

Drought in the continental United States has expanded to its record-highest level for spring, and it’s fueling wildfire and water shortage concerns as the summer’s drying heat fast approaches.