Drenching thunderstorms in July may bring some relief to drought stricken parts of Southern United States.
As per record, chunks of Southern US have had rainfall deficit of 4-8 inches since the beginning of this year, including Tennessee, central Mississippi, northern Alabama, northern Georgia and the western part of the Carolinas.
While prevalent climatic patterns have formed sufficient moisture along the Gulf and the Atlantis, a patch of anomalous dry to intense drought conditions has continued in the interiors of the South.
Cool air and moisture-laden winds will not just add to rain and thunderstorm activity but it will also boost it further.
The threat of flooding will increase in the areas where the rainstorms overlap on a day-to-day basis, acting as a hindrance to travel and outdoor activities.
Downpours are much expected during the Independence Day weekend. Sufficient rain will pour in some portions, thus giving a chance to pastures to go green, crop yield to increase a bit and an end to the slump of lakes and creeks.
During summers, conditions of both dryness and surplus moisture are very normal because of the patterned nature of thunderstorms. But lack of rainfall turns to be problematic, especially during warm months as that time evaporation ratio is pretty much high.
On a conclusive note, it is expected that the thunderstorms will possibly reach into some parts of the drought stricken areas over the next few weeks.
People who spend much of their hours outside are expected to stay indoors and keep a watch at the first thunder and lightning activity.
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