Only 0.37" in May so far. May is typically the wettest month. This is 20% of Normal. Precipitation for the year is 4.03" which is 50% of Normal. Surface soil is now very dry. Subsoil moisture has been low for months. Lawn is showing heat and water stress with temperatures in the 90s and no rain for over a week. Lots of birds using the birdbath. Vegetation growth has slowed dramatically. Fire danger is very high with dry air, dry conditions and no sign of rain.
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