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Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits
Some California entrepreneurs and farmers are betting agave could be a promising crop for weathering drought.
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See before/after as exceptional drought conditions worsen across DFW
Drought continues to grip much of North Texas this week with conditions worsening from extreme to exceptional.
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Even with recent rain, drought expands across North Texas
Drought conditions continue to expand across much of North Texas despite recent rainfall.
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What is the drought status in Texas?
August was hot and dry across the state.
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Drought continues to expand across North Texas
While some locations picked up beneficial rain on Sunday, drought conditions continue to expand across much of North Texas.
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Outdoor burn bans expanding; Elevated fire threat continues for areas west of I-35
The high heat combined with low humidity and breezy conditions will create increased fire danger across North Texas, especially for areas west of I-35.
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Arizona, California and Nevada Offer Water Usage Cuts
Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years.
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Human Remains Found in Drought-Stricken Lake Mead ID'd as Man Who Disappeared in 1998
Human remains found at diminished Lake Mead in Nevada have been identified as those of 52-year-old Claude Russell Pensinger, of Las Vegas, who disappeared in 1998, Clark County said in a statement Wednesday.
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Despite Lack of Rain, Lake Levels Are Holding Up Well
Thanks to a lot of rain earlier in the year, lake levels are holding steady despite drought conditions resurfacing
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Italy's Famed Venice Canals Dry Up, Leaving Gondolas Stuck in the Mud
Some of Venice’s secondary canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.
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Cost of 2022 Extreme Weather Disasters in the US Totaled $165 Billion, NOAA Says
America’s onslaught of mega costly weather disasters remains stuck in high gear.
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Recent Rain Puts a Dent in Texas Drought, Conditions Drop by 30%
A series of disturbances over the last few weeks continue to help improve the ongoing drought conditions across North Texas.
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Here's What the Winter Weather Forecast Looks Like For North Texas This Year
NOAA released its winter outlook for 2022-23 and says a La Niña will be in place that could expand the drought to the Gulf Coast.
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California Approves Desalination Plant as Historic Drought Hits Water Supplies
The Doheny Ocean Desalination Project in Southern California could be functioning within the next five years and supply water for thousands of people.
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New Drought Map Shows Severe and Extreme Drought Spreading Across North Texas
A new drought map released by NOAA shows extreme and severe drought expanding across North Texas. See before and after comparisons.
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How Swings Between Wet and Dry Periods Make Drought Hard to Predict
This year North Texas has been through drought, flooding, and back to drought again. NBC 5 Meteorologist Samantha Davies explains how this weather setup could make future droughts hard to plan for.
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What's That Sticky Stuff On Your Car? Blame Bugs and the Drought
Aphids are leaving sticky residue on cars across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and it’s even worse during the drought.
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What's That Sticky Stuff On Your Car?
Tiny insects called aphids are spraying a sticky substance all over cars, driveways, and more. Here in North Texas, the drought is making it worse.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Warmth with Rain Chances for Some
Isolated showers are breaking in the northwestern areas of North Texas. As for temperatures on Monday, they will be slightly above average.
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Rain Chances Finally Return to North Texas by Midweek
For the second time this year, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is enduring one of the longest dry spells on record. DFW Airport hasn’t had any rainfall since September 4.