Drought conditions ease slightly in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (AP) -

Rain that fell across much of Oklahoma last weekend helped to slightly reduce the severity of exceptional drought in the state.

The U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows 28% of the state in exceptional drought - the worst category. That is down from 42% a week ago.

Exceptional drought continues across the northern tier of the state, including much of the Panhandle, and in parts of southwestern Oklahoma.

Extreme drought conditions continue in 52% of the state while the remainder of the state is in severe drought.

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