Dry Spring May Lead To Summer Drought

Despite a round of showers this week, it appears the dry spring could still lead to drought this summer.

 

 

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Despite a round of showers this week, it appears the dry spring could still lead to drought this summer.

The Red River Valley is running 1 to 2 inches below normal precipitation, leaving much of region's soil drier than average. It will take timely rains to keep crops and gardens in good condition.

National Weather Service Spokesman Mark Ewens said the long range forecast is not calling for a lot of rain this summer.

"We will see a gradual decrease in the precipitation as we get into July with perhaps below normal precipitation in July and August and consequently warmer temperatures," said Ewens. "That could start to stress crops depending on the timing."

The National Weather Service said there are parts of the southern and far northern Red River Valley that are close to normal precipitation.

(KFGO file photo)

 

Don Haney

   

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