Drought conditions continue to worsen throughout the state, including in the Raccoon Valley Radio listening area.

Dallas, Greene and Guthrie Counties all face moderate drought conditions. According to the National Weather Service in October, Guthrie Center has recorded 0.05 inches of rain by October 24th, and the normal monthly average is 2.27 inches. Jefferson has reported 0.02 inches of rain when the average this month through October 24th and the monthly precipitation is normally 2.06 inches, and there was no report available for Perry.