> Abnormally Dry: * Short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops * Some lingering water deficits * Pastures or crops not fully recovered Maybe i

> Abnormally Dry: * Short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops * Some lingering water deficits * Pastures or crops not fully recovered Maybe it's a confusing use of the word. I think they might just mean that the area is still experiencing residual effects of the drought.