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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 14.00 inches of rain.
- The last measurable rain was 0.25 in. on Sunday May 10th and 0.65 in. on Monday May 11th as recorded by the onsite Tempest weather station.
- Friday May 1st: 1.05 in..
- Thursday April 30th: 0.76 in..
- Tuesday April 21st: 1.05 in..
- 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 April was 4 - 6 in. higher than typical.
- Temperatures were 3.5 - 4.5 F warmer than normal for April.
- Soil moisture on the last day of April was 4 inches below normal. This has improved over the last month. Soil moisture is a primary indicator of drought.
- As of 28 April Brazos County is in a moderate 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 May 9 - 13 is for near normal temperatures and a 33-40% chance of above normal precipitation. |
| Monthly Outlook |
The outlook for the month of May is for normal temperatures, 40-50% chance of above normal precipitation, and the improvement of drought conditions. |
| Seasonal Outlook |
The outlook for May, June and July is for above normal temperatures, typical levels of precipitation, and the improvement of drought conditions from moderate to abnormally dry. |