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Precipitation fell across much of the Northeast this week, with heavier amounts (1 to 4 inches above normal) being reported across much of the region. The heaviest weekly rainfall totals (3 to 5 inches) were observed in parts of eastern Pennsylvania, New York and New England, resulting in improvements of moderate to severe drought (D1-D2) in this area. The above-average rainfall justified the removal of severe drought (D2) in southern New York and northern New Jersey, and improvements to severe drought in eastern Pennsylvania. Moderate drought (D1) was removed from New Hampshire and improved central Massachusetts, southern New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, while abnormal dryness (D0) was also improved across much of the region. For the week, average temperatures varied across the region, with above-normal temperatures being observed along the coast and below-normal temperatures being observed in the interior portions of the Northeast. Weekly temperature departures ranged from 6 degrees F below normal to 6 degrees F above normal.
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