This week, drought and dryness worsened across areas of the West, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, rainfall over the past week led to improvements in drought-affected areas of the South, Plains, and Midwest. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the U.S. Drought Monitor. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6v4kHDiZw4 #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2026