Houston has been waiting all month for rain, but this problem didn’t just start in October; it extends back several months. The lack of rain has led to extremely dry and drought conditions across SE Texas, causing state officials to issue burn bans in several counties, including Fort Bend.
Burn Bans The drought monitor is updated every Thursday, and this week, SE Texas is in for more bad than good. Colorado and Wharton County now have severe drought conditions. Elsewhere, it is abnormally dry or a moderate drought.
10/16 So why is Houston so behind in the rainfall department? Hurricane season started in June, and this week marks the end of Houston’s tropical activity. All that time, we have not seen one storm make landfall in Texas.
While tropical activity can be dangerous and destructive when it reaches land, the influx of moisture can also help prevent drought situations.
How much will it take? NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information estimates that portions of SE Texas need 6 to 12 inches of rain in one month to end the drought.
Drought busting rain needed across SE Texas In the short term, a weekend cold front will bring some rain, but not enough to bust the drought.
Weekend Cold Front If you have a crispy lawn, or you see rain showers this weekend we’d love to see it! Send in your photos and videos to Click2Pins .
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