A few days ago temperature was around 106F, then the wind shifted to the north and in about 30 minutes, temperature dropped to around 71F. What looked like storm clouds were all around, but what we got was perhaps a third of an inch of drizzle and rain.
But as dry as it has been, even a fraction of an inch is good news. Crops look a bit greener. The rain covered a good chunk of Tripp county, but was not consistent. The roads may have been well wet for a mile or two and then nearly dry for another mile or two, but I think nearly all of Tripp County got some.
We need more, but despite some locals denying the existence of global warming, I suspect it is a strong factor in the widespread drought conditions across the western US. I hope you are getting some rain and no hail or tornadoes
*** Stay tuned for more than just weather reports--- Doug Wiken
Recent Comments