WGME-TV13 • March 26, 2026
Despite a few recent rounds of rain, we’re still running a deficit, and the drought isn’t going anywhere just yet. Drought impacts nearly every part of our lives. Everything in our environment is connected, and water plays a critical role. It supports our communities, our ecosystems and our economy. The drought in Maine has been ongoing since last spring. Every county has been experiencing at least moderate drought conditions. Fast forward to Friday’s drought monitor, there have been only minor improvements. The state is still under drought conditions, with parts of southern Maine remaining in extreme drought. The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting that the drought will persist through at least the end of June, a reflection of the ongoing precipitation deficit. To get out of the severe drought, Maine will need multiple days of soaking precipitation.