Southwestern Connecticut is officially in a "moderate drought," according to the latest Drought Monitor Index, released last Thursday, August 18, 2022. We desperately need rain.
However, there is hope this week. About an inch-and-a-half of rain is expected across southwestern Connecticut through Thursday evening, according to the latest precipitation forecast issued by the National Weather Service.
During the first three weeks of August at the Bridgeport climate station there have been just four days with measured rain. However, that includes one day with only one-hundredth of an inch. Southwestern Connecticut remains in a "moderate drought." pic.twitter.com/Zps0Hpd1WS
— Paul Piorek (@PaulPiorek) August 21, 2022
With the exception of February, every month this year at the Bridgeport climate station has featured below-normal precipitation. The annual preciptation total (21.32") is more than a half-foot below normal (27.86"). pic.twitter.com/UyTksL8EMU
— Paul Piorek (@PaulPiorek) August 21, 2022
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