Breaking news: I'm afraid to say this out loud so I'll just whisper: Dry weather is likely from today into Wednesday. Stop the presses. Five dry days in a row? Meteorological heresy. I know, you'll believe it when you see it. Me, too.
Most summers June brings the most rain (and severe weather). July brings the hottest temperatures. And on average, our weather pattern usually dries out in August. Maybe we've finally turned a corner.
Perspective is essential: While we worry about too much rain, Debby is inundating the Carolinas with up to 30 inches. The soggy remains of this slow-moving tropical system may spawn flooding from Asheville to Charlestown to the hills of Pennsylvania before being finally whisked out to sea Saturday.
In contrast, record heat and tinder-dry conditions are fueling 88 large wildfires; most in the western U.S., according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Wildfires have scorched 2,289,077 acres in 2024 nationwide. Flood or fire. In reality we have precious little to whine about.
