It is spreading somewhat. North on the Eastern Seaboard to Pennsylvania. When a drought spreads this far in a couple of weeks it is rather atypical. Drought is an emergency which has developed over time, so this began at least ten years ago and I am confident rainfall records reflect that. There is no reason not to be prepared for drought. It is not a surprise by any means.
The fire incidents in the country number only a few, so, citizens are paying attention to this emergency and parks are closing to camp fires appropriately.
Alaska seems to be slightly better this week and Hawaii with the same intensity, but, a little larger in area. Texas is growing in intensity and the Gulf Coast seems static this week. Florida's southern region is less impacted, probably from rain that may have 'happened' there due to the first hurricane that made landfall in Mexico.
