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Drought Watch Issued for Fairfax County and Metro DC Region

4 Jun 2026 1:52 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Emergency Information

A drought watch has been issued for Fairfax County and the wider Metropolitan Washington region, impacting six million residents. Despite recent rain, unusually dry conditions are expected to continue, prompting officials to monitor water resources.

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