The U.S. Drought Monitor issued another report showing the expansion of drought conditions due to scant rainfall across the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast. U.S. Drought Monitor map showing drought intensity levels. MidwestU.S. Drought Monitor map of the Midwest showing drought levels. “Crops are maturing rapidly!”High PlainsU.S. Drought Monitor map of the High Plains showing drought levels. There was drought relief across northwestern Wyoming and much of western Colorado, including reductions in coverage of extreme to severe drought conditions.