As we turn the calender over the June tomorrow, we will reflect on what has been the 3rd driest May on record. With practically no chance of additional rainfall at Nashville International today, we stand at 1.03″ of rain for the month. Here’s the official tally of the driest May in over 50 years:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ohx/climate/topten.htm

More significant than being that dry in what is normally the wettest month of the year on average, is that for the first time since the year 2000 we are actually now running below our normal yearly rainfall! In comparison, we are 6″ of rain behind last year at this time! That’s why our lawns are already turning crunchy…little early for that, isn’t it???

And you think we have been dry here…how about Jackson, Tennessee: .42″ of rain this month, that will be their driest May on record!

It’s almost like Mother Nature knows we are headed into a different month…with the change comes a new weather pattern for us here in Middle Tennessee. Warmer temperatures well in the 80’s will be featured beyond this Wednesday/Thursday rain chance with afternoon thunderstorms possible starting early next week. All in all, not bad for folks headed to Bonnaroo Music Festival!

There’s no scientific study on this, but I’d have to say we’ve pretty lucky so far this year with our weekend weather!

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