Weather Underground posted a story today discussing the likelihood of increased drought in the US due to the presence of La Niña in the eastern Pacific Ocean this winter. In the Southeast, La Niña is known as a precursor that we look for when considering the possibility of drought in the region, but it can also affect moisture conditions in other parts of the country. You can read the article at https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/us-drought-risk-rising-second-la-nia-winter-kicks.