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NE Drought Could Worsen Next Year

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By: Jessica Cihacek

jcihacek@kcautv.com

Siouxlanders living in or near Nebraska should expect the impact of the drought to worsen next year if the current dry forecast for this year's Winter holds up.

Area climatologists say the state's rivers and lakes are already diminished, keeping it on track for one of the driest years on record.

All of Nebraska remains in a drought, and more than 77% of the state is experiencing exceptional drought, which is the most severe category.

Recovery will be tough with the ground being so dry, experts say, because when precipitation does fall, the ground immediately soaks up the moisture like a sponge.

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