New Jersey has declared a drought warning as the state continues to experience dry weather, leading to increased wildfires, historically low precipitation and above-average temperatures.A drought warning allows the state Department of Environmental Protection to direct water transfers,

The dry conditions are part of a broader drought across the Northeast. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on record.

With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought warning, a step that could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if significant rain doesn't fall soon.