Eddy County’s drought status could change thanks to strong rainfall Thursday, according to an official with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Midland, Texas.
Scott Kleebauer said rain gauges around Carlsbad recorded up to two inches during a 24-hour period from 7 a.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday.
He said Thursday was a big day as widespread rain fell across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.
“This was one of Carlsbad’s highest precipitation totals in one day. This was definitely a historic event,” Kleebauer said.
As of April 27, the United States Drought Monitor listed 53 percent of New Mexico as having exceptional drought, which is the highest level of drought in the country.
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Wildfire concerns loom with dry weather outlook in Washington by Callie Craighead, SeattlePI
Western Washington is starting off wildfire season on the wrong foot with dry spring conditions fanning the flames of what could another destructive season.
While the Puget Sound region experienced patches of rain last weekend, the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) noted that it was not enough to erase months of deficits, and drought conditions are expected to persist in Washington. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle, this April has been 7th warmest on record, preceded by the 11th driest March.
Much of Western Washington is currently classified by the United States Drought Monitor as being abnormally dry.