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Hot and Dry Conditions Continue; Rain Chances Increasing
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:17:27 CDT
It's been more than three weeks since most of Oklahoma has seen measurable rain. The Panhandle was a good rain August 17th, but there has been precious little since then.
Things have gotten so bad Oklahoma City's total for the year thus far of 45.18 inches has been passed by 2007, which had 49.21 inches for the same period.
That's really not much to complain about, however, especially if you're living in Altus (11.5 inches) or in the western Panhandle (9.4 inches-10.5 inches).
The statewide average since August 18 remains 0.07 inches, 2.44 inches below normal (or about 3% of normal). That's the driest such period since 1921 statewide, and all areas of the state have suffered their 1st or 2nd driest August 18-September 10 since 1921.
There will be some chance for rain beginning the Panhandle tonight, with chances spreading across the state over the next couple of days with the approach of two cold fronts. The western Panhandle appears to have the greatest opportunity for significant rainfall over the next seven days.
The Climate Prediction Center shows increased odds for above normal precipitation for the Sept. 17-23 period, but also increased odds of above normal temperatures.
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