Severe Drought Conditions Impacting Monmouth County Weather

Monmouth County faces severe drought conditions with 18 days of no rain and lowering reservoir levels.

### Severe Drought Conditions and Weather Forecast in Monmouth County, NJ
* 🌧 "We haven't put any more water in the reservoirs for a number of days," highlighting the area's **ongoing drought situation**.
* 🌵 Monmouth County and surrounding areas are experiencing **severe drought**, with moderate conditions extending into Middlesex and Warren Counties.
* 📉 The reservoirs, which should be at 76%, are currently at **70.9%**, reflecting the **driest October on record** so far.
* ☀ It has been **18 consecutive days without rain**, and the forecast suggests this dry spell will **continue for the next week**.
* 🔥 The dry conditions increase wildfire risks and hinder the ground's ability to **absorb any future rainfall effectively**.
* 🌡 Today's high temperature reached **66°F**, with chilly morning lows around **48°F**, typical for this time of year.
* 🌬 High pressure is dominating the weather, keeping conditions **clear and dry**, with **no significant storms expected** in the near future.
* 🌈 The extended forecast shows beautiful weather ahead, with temperatures expected to remain in the **70s**, peaking at **78°F on Monday**.

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CBS New York

New Jersey is experiencing severe drought, with the southern portions of Ocean County most affected.

The dry conditions are spreading north, impacting Monmouth, Middlesex, and Warren counties.

Reservoir levels are below normal, and the state is on track for one of its driest Octobers on record.

The region has experienced 18 consecutive days without rain, with the dry weather expected to continue for another week.

This prolonged dryness increases the wildfire danger and causes the ground to become less absorbent, leading to runoff during any eventual rainfall.

The temperature variation is typical for this time of year, with chilly mornings and a gradual warm-up expected, while some areas north of New York City may experience frost.

Weather Update: Storms and Temperature Changes

The weather is expected to remain beautiful and dry, with temperatures responding accordingly.

A storm approaching Hispaniola now has a 20% chance of getting a name or number, down from a previous 60% risk.

Tropical Depression 15 has formed and is pushing inland around Belize.

The weather in Mexico may soon be influenced by a system named Nadine.

The forecast shows beautiful weather with temperatures consistently at 70 degrees or above, peaking at 78 degrees on Monday.

There's a possibility of rain mixed in by next Thursday.