Despite the likelihood of rain Friday, the short-term forecast for our area continues to call for hot, dry conditions.
The National Weather Service says that from April to mid-August of this year is the driest period on record in Yankton with five point six inches of rain, breaking the record set in 1936 of six point six inches.
South Dakota State Climatologist Dr. Laura Edwards says September doesn’t look any better…
Edwards adds that this winter will be colder than normal…
It’s still unknown if the lack of precipitation will continue into the winter months.
