Drier spring days cause rainfall deficit
Parts of North Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee have been experiencing some drier weather than normal this spring. While this is great for outdoor events and activities, it could cause some problems down the road.
In Huntsville, April has been quite a bit drier than normal, with a rainfall deficit of more than an inch. Normally, Huntsville sees more than four inches of rain in April. This year there has only been a little more than two and a half inches for the entire month.
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While this lack of rainfall does not currently result in drought conditions in our area, a longer period of dry days could lead to drought conditions later this summer. Looking ahead to May, drier conditions are expected to persist at least for the first week of the month.
This drier stretch of weather is not a good sign, especially heading into some of our driest months of the year. Summer months typically bring drier weather, and going into those months behind on rainfall could result in drought conditions.
Yet, not every part of the region is struggling for rainfall. The Shoals area has received quite a bit of rainfall this spring, with a rainfall benefit of a little more than four-tenths of an inch.
A lot can change between now and the beginning of June. There is still time for a few more good soaking rains to bring deficits up in Huntsville, and help to keep rain totals up in the Shoals too.
Stay with the Weather Authority as we continue to monitor conditions this spring.
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