Dale Crisp
Dale Crisp
deficit drought height lake level lowest
We're actually more in a deficit than we were at the height of the drought when the lake was at its lowest level back on Nov. 20.
continue patience pattern predicted water weather
They've adhered to the restrictions well. We just need them to continue that patience and to continue to use as little water as they can if this weather pattern that's predicted comes true.
conditions drought event intuitive lasted north occurred people severe time unique unusual year
This is an unusual event in that it's lasted so long and that it's occurred at such a unique time, because people think of drought conditions in the summertime. It's just not intuitive for this time of year for there to be a severe drought condition for North Carolina.