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In Search of Rain

We really need the rain, especially in Platte & Clay counties. KCI has received 14.62" of rain this year. The average is 23.88". So, we are nearly 10" below average for the year. South of the river the rainfall deficits are 5" to 8". This is bad, but not like up north.

So, where can we find rain? Well, there is a cold front timed for late Sunday night into Monday. T-Storms will fire on this front Sunday afternoon in Nebraska. Many of our computer models suggest the T-Storms will weaken & break apart as they approach. Hopefully, this won't happen, but it does fit summer 2006. Below, is the total rainfall from the latest NAM model. We are in about .50" to 1". However, notice just east of here there is not much. Some areas could easily get missed or just get .10". The T-Storms just need to hold together until about 7-8 am Monday. If that is the case, we will get some nice, widespread rain.

Whether it rains or not, this front does have some cooler & drier air behind it. So, the first half of next workweek will be much more comfortable.

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Posted by at August 12, 2006 4:00 PM