In the last couple of weeks, it sure seems like you're either getting a bunch of rain, or none at all. Some extra runoff isn't such a bad thing if you're trying to fill farm ponds or hoping lake levels will rise. There are still so many areas of the state that are bone dry.
Here's a map showing rainfall amounts from the last 14 days. (click on it to make it larger)
Notice eastern Kansas and the Flint Hills. That area of the state is in terrible shape right now. My sister sent me a picture from eastern Kansas (near Ottawa) and the grass would lead you to believe it's the middle of winter. An area of the state that normally gets good, soaking rains is dealing with serious drought.
We are still in a position to get more rain tonight - through Wednesday afternoon. Once again, some of the rain will be heavy in spots.
The pattern will shift a bit, so Thursday/Friday should mainly be dry.
The weather pattern will favor near to slightly cooler than normal temperatures for the weekend and much of next week. My last blog update over the weekend talked about a possibility that the hottest stretches of summer may be behind us. Next week doesn't look half bad when you consider how hot late July can be in Kansas. There's no sign of any major heat waves coming our way anytime soon.
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