It is an unpopular subject, but one that will no doubt pop up in most conversations across the Tennessee Valley. Of course, I am talking about the drought. Many folks have emailed or called me to desribe their lawns (or lack of). I had a gentleman from Trenton tell me that his lawn looked like a desert. My lawn is not any better. By the time I had finished mowing the lawn last weekend, I was covered in layers of dust. I looked a lot like the Peanuts character "Pig Pen". I'm sure all of us have a personal story to tell of our local conditions. Rain would solve the problem, but it's just not that simple with our current weather pattern. A weakening front should move our way by late Friday which could generate some scattered showers late Friday afternoon and evening, but only in a few spots. A late day shower or two is also possible Saturday and early next week. Granted, it is better than no chance of rain at all, but because the rain only falls in isolated areas, it does little to help the regional drought. Please read some of my earlier blog entries about why I feel a busy tropical season could help us, and why the drought could lead to hotter temperatures.
Local Web Headlines: Local Golfers Affected By The Drought (link)
East Tennessee Drought Update (link)
Wildfires in the Cherokee National Forest (link)
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Great post David...we're suffering from the same issues here on the Cumberland Plateau...I've had .02" in the last 20 days...*OUCH*
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Thanks!.....Yes, this is quite a dry spell. I remember some dry spells in the past growing up around here. The late '70s and especially 1986 stand out. However, this current drought is affecting such a large part of the US southeast and west.
I remember both of those David...and like you say, this one is so LARGE....the entire region is affected....
WOW! You really know your stuff! Well, It doesn't look like we are going to have any more rain for a long time. We are VERY behind in rain! Well, I have to say now is that I hope that we get some more rain! And the hurricanes don't effect us here in Tennessee, because we are so far away from Floridas border. I have a crush on you. Sorry, I have always wanted to tell you that!
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Thanks Brittany......A cold front moving in Friday could trigger a few t-showers, but the pattern still looks dry (ugh)....Some Gulf hurricanes can bring us some significant rain. Ivan did in 2004 and Opal in 1995. The hurricanes can also break down the dry ridge of high pressure that has dominated our weather lately. So, a busy tropical season can help provide a wetter pattern even for us.
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