CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With all of the rain we’ve had, and with more on the way, are we still in a drought? The National Weather Service says yes, but conditions are improving.
As of May 26 data and information, released on May 28, most of Montgomery County is in “Severe Drought” conditions, with the northeast corner in “Extreme Drought.” That’s an improvement in class from the week prior, the NWS said.
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Over the past 30 days, Montgomery County had 6-9 inches of rain, which is 125% to 150% of normal. The Cumberland River is now at “above normal” levels for this time of the year.
It’s good, but not enough to make up for the damage done. “Poor crop conditions have been reported, along with brittle grass and poor hay yields,” the NWS said. “Some stress to trees has occurred, but past and future rainfall look to alleviate conditions for the early part of the summer.”
Looking ahead, temperatures in Montgomery County are looking to be above normal from June 4-10, but rainfall may be above normal as well. Drought conditions are expected to remain but should improve.
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