TEMP
71.0 F
WIND
17.3 S
HUM
51%
DEW
52.0 F
71.0 F
17.3 S
51%
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THIS REPORT UPDATED 5-7-2012 **Thank you for the emails with questions. Keep the feedback coming!**
The latest ENSO report is now indicating average SST's (sea surface temperatures) in the Eastern Pacific-meaning the La Nina has ended resulting in neutral SST readings. Therefore expect precipitation opportunities to move near average now into the Summer of 2012. This year’s La Nina was not as strong as last year-and already a more split-flow Jet Stream pattern is providing favorable precipitation opportunities for our region.
Per previous 90-day forecasts, I continue to believe our region will receive more precipitation during May-June-July this year than last year, but drought conditions could continue well into Fall of 2012 because of the severe precipitation deficit of 2011. However, May-June will most likely have sufficient precipitation to encourage Ag producers-especially those with irrigated acreage-to plant and yield moderate production in 2012. Still... drought conditions will most likely ease this year but not end.
A continued drought suggests that water restrictions will continue. The city of Lubbock is now implementing stage 2 drought rules which restricts landscape watering to once a week. Consider alternative plant material and water after 10pm and before 6am to maximize water use. Well water use should also follow stricter use due to the rapid depletion of the aquifer.
Severe weather outbreaks in May-June are likely for the Lubbock region. Review your weather safety rules and rely on KAMC HDTV and this Weathernow Web Site for Breaking Severe Weather Coverage.
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