Friday, August 2, 2013

Drought Buster -- With More Rain On Its Way


Saline County got soaked Thursday evening into Friday morning, providing what was a drought-busting rainfall for many in the area. Swanton received 3-4 inches of rain Thursday night. At least half the town was without power and winds clocked at 58 mph downed a number of trees.

And it appears more precipitation is on the way.

Here's a look at the are rainfall amounts over the past 24 hours:
  • 4.5 miles northeast of Western:  4.56"
  • 2 miles east of Swanton: 3.50"
  • 7 miles west of Wilber: 3"
  • In DeWitt: 2.24"
  • 2 miles northwest of Dorchester: 1.30"
  • 5 miles south of Friend: 1.29"
  • 2 miles east of Tobias: 1.12"
  • 1 mile southeast of Western: 1.02"
The forecast for Dorchester for the rest of today: partly sunny and a 20%chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Tonight brings a 30% chance of thunderstorms. Saturday will be partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. There is a 40% chance of thunderstorms after midnight tomorrow. Sunday will also bring a 40% of thunderstorms with highs only in the 70s.

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