OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (AP) -- The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought conditions in Oklahoma are intensifying and there is little chance of rain in the forecast for the state.
The monitor released Thursday shows the Oklahoma Panhandle, northwestern Oklahoma and far southeastern Oklahoma in extreme drought. Severe drought is reported from southwestern across northern and into east-central sections.
National Weather Service forecaster Daryl Williams in Norman says only spotty showers are expected with high temperatures above 100 degrees through the middle of next week.
In addition, Oklahoma County commissioners on Thursday declared a 30-burn ban in the county. There are now 30 of Oklahoma's 77 counties with burn bans in place.
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