Two of our three local weather reporting areas were able to surpass the normal monthly precipitation levels last month.

According to the National Weather Service, Perry received almost 0.4 inch more than normal with 3.75 inches recorded in April.

Jefferson received nearly three-quarters of an inch more than normal with 4.1 inches of rain recorded and Guthrie Center fell short by two-tenths, receiving 3.54 inches.

Perry and Jefferson typically see 4.68 and 4.54 inches of rain respectively in May.  Information on Guthrie Center’s normal May weather observances is not available.

The overall drought conditions remain unchanged overall, ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought throughout Dallas, Greene and Guthrie County.