DROUGHT

Drought is such a familiar phenomenon to the pastoralist communities of Northern Kenya that the wells they use, spring water and a rhythmic singing. (Nov 14) (AP Video: Desmond Tiro)

Al-Shabab militants claim to have carried out the attack in the country's central region.

Researchers say two-thirds of the continent is under some sort of drought warning.

What does drought mean and what are the implications for water, food, rivers and wildlife?

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond the Forecast!

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond the Forecast!

2021 brought everything from ice storms to tornadoes and drought to record warmth

Fed by rain and snowmelt from mountains, this valley nestled among northwestern Afghanistan’s jagged peaks was once fertile

That storm brings near-record warmth and rain to our area Saturday

In light of dry conditions, many areas have already begun enacting open burn bans as those conditions increase fire danger.

For Danville, 2021 has been the driest year since 2001 so far

High temperatures reach the 60s (and perhaps 70s) later this week

This massive wall of flames from the Caldor Fire was captured by a firefighter at the Reno Fire Department as crews battle to protect a structure in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Aug. 30.

Just this week, a major Southern California water agency declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years, and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve. Many of the state’s counties are already under a state of drought emergency.

With the exception of Saturday, summer heat is back in full swing

The bulk of any rain that we could really use will be east of us through the end of the week

Drought conditions gripping the western U.S. have driven down levels in water resources across the West.

High humidity and slow-moving storms will lead to localized flooding through Friday

The Drought Monitor is updated every Thursday morning. To no surprise, half the area is officially in what’s called a “Moderate Drought.” This includes the Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg area and Southside. Parts of the New River Valley and Highlands are considered “Abnormally Dry,” which is essentially a Drought Watch.

The family and representatives of Black men slain by the police met with senators and White House officials Thursday — and left optimistic that police reform could be approved by May 25, the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Following a joint congressional address Wednesday night in which President Joe Biden asked Congress to approve reform by May 25, the families and their representatives met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

6/21: Pope Francis takes on the mob; Why are coffee prices rising? Pope Francis takes on the mob and brands its members an example of "the adoration of evil"; and, Drought in Latin American and the Caribbean is causing the price of coffee to rise worldwide.