On August 11, 2011, we finally received some rain in Lubbock, after months of drought. The amount of rain was variable, depending upon where in the city it was monitored, but my rain gauge had 2.5 inches. Parts of the city experienced flash flooding.
The consequences of this rain include that my yard has greened up, and required mowing for the second time this year.
Another consequence is that the playa lakes are full or fuller, and therefore more attractive to birds in the area.
We need additional rain, but are grateful for what we received. Additionally, before the rain, we were in a pattern of 100° or plus temperatures. While the high temperatures have continued, they have not always been in the 100° range.
This is a difficult place to live in the summer. But, it is less difficult than the New Mexico and Arizona communities that are in deserts.
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