We finally had a few raindrops fall early Wednesday with the occluded weather front. The heaviest rain was expected Wednesday night into this morning, when at least a quarter of an inch should have occurred.
The fall storm system looked impressive several days ago on the satellite pictures, but the first weather fronts of the season can weaken quickly. The main precipitation is when the coldest air associated with the actual low centers passes over.
We certainly need the rain.
There is talk about a drought over us, but officially, the U.S. Climate Center has us this month in an abnormally dry category, no drought.
September rainfall heading into this latest bout of rain was only .07 of an inch. The months of June, July and August totaled nearly an inch of rain above average.
To learn more about Clark County drought conditions, visit www.drought.gov/states/Washington/county/Clark.
Yes, many trees and shrubs are showing stress — not only due to the dry month at hand but also due to the warm temperatures. The past few months have been nearly 4 degrees above average, as they have been each summer for several years.
I’m sure nature will appreciate the cool and damp weather ahead.
However, after these showers end, with clearing skies and longer overnight periods, expect some fog Friday morning. Then we’ll have sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s.
When October arrives Saturday, we’ll jump back into the low 80s through Monday. At this point, the first 10 days of October look warm and dry. We may see light moisture in the first half of the month, but right now, it appears drier than average.
Chat with you on a sunny and warm Sunday.
