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Drought—much of it categorized as severe (orange), extreme (red), or exceptional (dark red)—was widespread across the contiguous United States as of October 17, 2023. . For more information on drought conditions and impacts, visit Drought.gov. NOAA Climate.gov map, based on data provided by the U.S. Drought Monitor Project.