2005 3rd Driest April In History(Texas)

[canegrl04]

Here in N. Texas,it was the 3rd driest April.Only April of 1987,and 1911 surpassed it.


In 1950-57,Texas expeirence the worst drought period in history.By 1956,245 of the 255 counties were declared disaster areas.NOT ONE WET SEASON during that 7 year period. I hope we aren't on a trend this year

[James]

Hmm, perhaps it could be an anomalous year. I sure hope you aren't entering a trend there. With any luck you can look forward to a more normal May.

[canegrl04]

That would be nice. Considering how hot and dry it gets during the summer.

[jeff]

Rainfall looks to return this first week of May especially across C and N TX.

The upper flow should become increasing zonal with a stalling frontal boundary across the state from late Monday through early Thursday. Periods of showers and thunderstorms will accompany S/W's within the southern stream flow. Best chances look to be over SW into C and N TX where deeper moisture and less ridging will be found.

Weak upper level ridging late Thursday and Friday will be replaced by yet another trough and SW upper level flow next weekend. This trough should eject into the southern plains with an active dryline late Friday through Saturday.

Quality of Gulf moisture return this spring has greatly hampered thunderstorm formation. Moisture return has been shallow at best and mainly aimed at the mid to E Gulf coast region where April was exceptionally wet.

[Yankeegirl]

I can believe it... My water bill is already getting up there!

[cctxhurricanewatcher]

Jeff,

I hope you are right, but early in the week if we are to get some of it down here. My contractor is supposed to be pouring my diveway and sidewalks for my new home late in the week.

We could use about two to three inches of rain over a weeks time to green things up. My yard has cracks in the ground that look like July or AUgust soil conditions.