Severe drought expands in Central Texas as dry La Nina winter continues

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our recent stretch of unusually dry weather has led to the development and expansion of abnormal dryness and drought across Central Texas. In fact, we likely haven't had this much "Severe Drought" in Central Texas since early January 2021 (almost exactly a year ago).US Drought Monitor: Released January 13, 2022Most of the Hill Country has worsened to 'Severe Drought' with widespread 'Abnormal Dryness' for the Austin Metro Counties and our eastern counties.This map shows the chan