Drought

Well, another line of storms passed right through Bowie with little more than a trace of rain. I've recorded less than a tenth of an inch for the entire month so far. What's different about this summer is that, instead of a large high-pressure system stifling any rain and resulting in oppressive heat and humidity, there has been storm potential in the area. But it has been so dry that when the storms get to this area, they weaken and dry right up. Many small trees are already turning brown and losing their leaves.

UPDATE: Whoops, I should check my records before posting. I've gotten about a half-inch of rain so far this month; nearly all of it in the first week of July.