More Rain Likely

Above, actual puddles near the GOCO Beast Barn after yesterday's storm. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Yesterday's monsoon drenching in the Four Corners area was a big help since it is currently in a drought. 

Due to the dry conditions we've been having, I have been refraining from having a fire in my yard fire pit. Since we've received a good soaking (and if the upcoming storms live up to their "advertised" intensity), it won't be long when I can use it again.

More rain is expected to come today. 

The storm left puddles in spots in Barking Spider Acre. This has been somewhat rare since we've had weak storms and the ground here is porous with high clay content.

According to the National Weather Service:

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.