0.24 inch rain early last week moistened the soil surface and upper root zone but wind with higher heat has dried up the surface moisture resulting in several grass and brush wildland fires later in the week. Fire Danger risk is Moderate.
Irrigation of croplands has continued.
Precipitation Normals Comparison NOAA:
Month-to-date: 0.94 inches with 1.17 inches normal or 80% of normal.
Year-to-Date: 5.94 inches with 10.54 inches normal or 56% of normal.
Water Year-to-Date: 12.56 inches with 16.86 inches normal or 75% of normal.
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