Most of the Tri-State area, including New York City, is now in a severe drought, according to the Drought Center.

Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos More than 58% of the Northeast is in ...

Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...

With little-to-no rainfall expected in the New York City metro area in the coming weeks, the extreme drought conditions will ...

New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without ...

The historic stretch of dry weather in New York City has put the area under a drought watch, but how long until it becomes a ...

A severe drought watch with no rain in sight has gripped the Northeastern U.S., creating “unprecedented” conditions for fire, ...

New York state counties under a drought watch include Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Kings, New York, Orange, Putnam, ...

If the drought escalates, the city can issue a warning or emergency. The dry weather has caused some brush fires in the New York City area and New Jersey.

A wildfire that's consumed thousands of acres is about 20% contained. Forecasters are warning of an increased risk of spread ...

The size and severity of the drought in Massachusetts is growing. Often a major storm is needed to reset the jetstream.