Drought monitor map: parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi in "extreme" condition

NOAA updated its drought monitor map today. It's not a pretty picture across a wide swath of the Southeast and Midsouth.

• Parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi are now in the "extreme" category, with wide areas rated in the "severe" category.
• Tennessee's south-central counties fall into the "severe" range, as well.

Click here to see the May 24 map (it's the one on the left). Click on the map for an enlarged view.