Here comes the rain! Get ready

The month of May started with some widespread, heavier rainfall that covered a decent chunk of Kansas. Since then, it feels as though the rains have been somewhat spotty and we still have a long way to go in fighting drought conditions around central and western Kansas. Remember, images below can be clicked on for better interpretations. 

Here's the map showing how much rain in the last 14 days for Kansas:

Here's how that compares to average (or normal) moisture - for the 2 week period:

What's to come- this is a slow moving low pressure system that will wobble it's way through the Plains until Wednesday. While the intensity of the rain and resulting amounts will be heaviest across southern Kansas, everybody should get something. Northwest Kansas is on track to get lower totals (up to .50"), while eastern Kansas gets the most (probably 2.50-4"). Central Kansas should get an inch or more, with southwest Kansas potentially getting close to an inch before it's over. 

The one thing to remember is this is a multi-day rain event, so we have to be a bit patient. I know the rain is likely way too late for the wheat crop, but for corn, grass, soybeans, etc. the list goes on and on. We might even get some runoff to put water back in some farm ponds too. This is badly needed in many areas AND without the worry of severe storms, we couldn't have ordered up anything better for Kansas. 

Have a great day.