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Drought in West Virginia

According to National Integrated Drought Information System, 18.7 percent of West Virginia is now considered under D2 (severe drought) status.

Officials with the W.Va. Department of Agriculture warn that 18.7 percent of the Mountain State as of October 3, 2019, is under severe drought status.

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