Storms Nudge Most of California Out of Dry Category

Recent heavy storms in California have wiped out much of the state’s abnormally dry conditions. Two months ago, the U.S. Drought Monitor categorized more than 81% of the state as abnormally dry because of above-normal temperatures and a lack of precipitation. As recently as last week, 85% of the state was abnormally dry, but heavy rains throughout the state have…