Dry, Dusty June Has V.I. Parched

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Dry, Dusty June Has V.I. Parched

Severe drought conditions have the entire territory parched. NOAA said the Virgin Islands had an exceptionally dry May, with rainfall now up to 5 inches below normal. Groundwater levels continued to recede.

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