Why The Drought In the Southeast | Weather.com

Why The Drought In the Southeast

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Updated: April 29, 2026, 6:25 pm EDTPublished: April 29, 2026, 6:25 pm EDT

The Southeast has been under brutal drought conditions. Warm temperatures and no rainfall are the main culprits, and a stubborn high pressure was to blame. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down why.

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