Rainfall Levels Back To Normal After Dry June And July
A dry start to the summer season has turned into higher than average rainfall. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said conditions in June were what meteorologists call a “flash drought,” with rainfall two inches below normal. She said a high-pressure ridge covering the entire southeast created hot and dry conditions. “But I’m kind of […]
Livingston Fire Chief Says Dry Environment And Fireworks Cause Some Concern
The lack of rain this month has some fire chiefs concerned about backyard fireworks this weekend. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said a fire can start fairly easily, especially in grassy areas. “As long as they go up in the air and detonate in the air, generally by the time they get back to the […]
