The brief shower ahead of a cold front last week did little to help relieve the lack of rain in this area.  We seem to be in a weather pattern that brings rain to our north and east, and we get the heat with no relief from drying conditions.  Bare soil has small cracks from drying out.  The lawn does not show stress, especially under large trees.  The clover and Bermuda grass seed that sprouted along the highway have not grown, and the clover seems to be fading away from the extended dry period and heat.  Rain is expected overnight on Friday.