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Drought conditions continue to prevail across the local islands, in particular on St. Thomas and St. Croix. Record heat in most areas has intensified drought impacts.

However, improvements are possible during the next few weeks as a wetter pattern begins to occur across the northeast Caribbean.

Drought conditions have improved across Puerto Rico, but have deteriorated across the U.S Virgin Islands.

Drought conditions have improved across Puerto Rico, but have deteriorated across the U.S Virgin Islands.

Drought conditions continue to deteriorate across all islands. Moderate drought (D1) conditions are now observed across Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas, with severe drought conditions noted in Saint Croix. 

No Drought Conditions Are Observed in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Drought Conditions Have Retreated Across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.