Improvements in drought conditions were noted for the second straight week in the latest update from the US Drought Monitor.
The weekly update shows the no-drought area expanding to cover northeast Lyon County, southeast Wabaunsee County and the northern three-quarters of Osage County. Abnormally dry conditions, the mildest stage of drought, now cover most of Lyon, Coffey and Greenwood counties along with far south Osage County. Moderate drought, the next drought stage, covers all of Morris County and virtually all of Chase County.
This means moderate drought is now eliminated for northwest and south Lyon County, as well as most of Coffey and Greenwood counties.
