How this September's drought levels compare to years prior

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Periods of drought aren't out of the ordinary in Central Texas. Compared to years prior, this year's drought levels are significantly reduced compared to years prior.Meteorologists at the Weather Forecast Office (WFO), which is an office of the National Weather Service (NWS), constantly monitor drought levels across the country and provide weekly maps showing where drought is and how severe it is across the country.USDM MapThe U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a map released e