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Look Back
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- Rain Log
- Since the start of the year Easterwood Airport has recorded a total of 10.58 inches of rain.
- The last measurable rain was 1.05 in. on Tuesday April 21st as recorded by the onsite Tempest weather station.
- Saturday April 12th: 0.59 in.
- Friday April 11th: 0.34 in.
- Saturday April 4th: 0.87 in.
- Thursday April 2nd: 2.38 in.
- Wednesday March 11th: 1.70 in.
- Monday March 9th: 0.22 in.
- Precipitation during the month of March was slightly less, by 1-2 inches, than normal.
- Temperatures were 4.5 - 5.5 F warmer than normal for March.
- Soil moisture on April 21st was 4.5 - 5.5 inches below normal. This has improved over the last month. Soil moisture is a primary indicator of drought.
- As of 14 April Brazos County is in a moderate to severe drought. Over the next three months drought conditions are expected to improve, but still persist. This will place additional stress to the flowers that bees visit and result in lower honey yields and stronger tasting honey.
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| Weekly Outlook |
The outlook for the week of April 28 - May 2 is for slightly above normal temperatures and a 33-40% chance of above normal precipitation. |
| Monthly Outlook |
The outlook for the month of April is for a 40-50% chance of above normal temperatures, 33-40% chance of above normal precipitation, and the improvement of drought conditions. |
| Seasonal Outlook |
The outlook for April, May and June is for a 50-60% chance of above normal temperatures, typical levels of precipitation, and the improvement of drought conditions. |