RDU logs driest spring on record, nearly 6 inches below normal rain totals
From the Sandhills to the Triangle, central North Carolina hasn't seen a lot of rain this spring.
Posted — UpdatedThe area set a record with the driest spring on record over the months of March, April and May. RDU measured 5.02 inches of rain this spring, nearly six inches below the normal amount we see.
Tuesday (June 1) is the first day of metrological summer as well as the first day of hurricane season. Summer solstice this year in the northern hemisphere is June 20.
"[This is] the best rain chances we've seen in quite some time," said Maze.
In June, our normal amount of precipitation is 3.89 inches. Even if we get that, that won't put us close to overcoming the drought most parts of the state are in.
Virginia and South Carolina are also experiencing lower-than-normal rain totals.
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