July 18th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

WCBC News spoke to Cumberland native Chad Merrill who is Chief Meteorologist of WOAY Storm Watch 4 in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Merrill spoke about the dry spell in Allegany County.  Merrill said for the first time in 24 years, Allegany County is in an extreme drought.  Since records started in1974, this is the second driest summer and 6th or 7th hottest summer.  He says a hard steady rain is needed…