Warmth this weekend and next week brings the chance for above average precipitation

As April comes to an end shortly, the chance for any significant precipitation remains low.  Yes, we could receive scattered showers on Wednesday afternoon, but most totals likely won't reach much above a quarter of an inch.

So far for the month, precipitation has added up to a little over three inches.  As we end the month, it looks like we'll fall very close to our average of 3.11 inches.  But, if we look back to the beginning of March - which is was the beginning of Meteorological Spring - we're short.  As of Tuesday night, precipitation is running over an inch below normal at  4.42 inches.

The dry stretch of weather could be coming to an end as we close out April and turn to May.  Both the 6-10 day and 8-14 day outlook indicate a higher likelihood of receiving above average precipitation through at least the first week and a half of May.  This has to do with an increase in moisture with a pattern change expected to take place within the jet stream as winds shift around to the southwest, pulling in a little more gulf moisture.  In fact, a good portion of the country has a higher probably of receiving above average rainfall.