Drought conditions are continuing to worsen across MS and AL with excpetional and extreme drought conditions. Almost 95% of MS is under some level of drought condition with 38% under severe or extreme drought conditions. All of AL is under drought conditions with 48% under drought conditions ranging from severe to exceptional. Almost all of MS and AL are now under burn bans (called drought emergency in AL) which means absolutely no open fires outside which includes chimineas, fire pits, campfires, and bonfires. Outdoor grilling is still permitted. The rain expected late this week will have virtually no impact. Maps of impact below.