With little-to-no rainfall expected in the New York City metro area in the coming weeks, the extreme drought conditions will continue. The area needs several inches of rain to recuperate from the dry weather.

While most of Central New York remains classified as ‘abnormally dry’ on the latest Drought Monitor, drought conditions are worsening in other parts of the state. Use the slider below to compare last week’s map to the most recent update: Notice that while conditions are relatively unchanged in central and western New York,

New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires.

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 drought warning? It might be sooner than you think.