Thunderstorm season has arrived with warmer temperatures, and two significant downpours this past week. Precipitation for June overall remains well below normal. Lower Black Sturgeon Lake has dropped another 1” since mid-month. Forest fire hazard rating is at high, but fire restrictions remain off. Major fires in the region are out or under control, and evacuees have been able to return to their communities. Recreational boat traffic on the lake this weekend was pretty typical for early summer. Lawn has greened up, and gardens are doing better with this week’s rain, but there continue to be large cracks in clay-based soil. Low-lying areas and ditches are dry.  Mosquitos are at a low level. Major hatch of dragonflies this week.