This area has hit Moderately Dry conditions. Ground is rock hard and has cracks and the grass has begun to turn brown. There was a shot of rain yesterday that put down 0.29", but with the lack of moisture from May, it hardly made up for the deficit that we have had. US Drought Monitor has this location in Abnormally Dry conditions, but Moderate Drought conditions is only a mile or so away. Some crops are showing stress, particularly in the sandier soil, but even crops in richer soil are also showing some stress. Area rivers continue to drop water levels and are at July/August levels. There is forecasted rain the next two days, but temps are to remain summer like in the upper 80's to mid 90's mid-week which will further evaporate any moisture that may be put down. Can only hope that the if showers do occur, they are slow moving and saturate the ground and refill the swimming pool that is also quickly evaporating. Will continue to provide supplemental watering to garden and potted plants.
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