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From: bigron542002 (JCannon295{at}aol.com)
Date: Tue Aug 13 2002 - 09:11:04 EDT
With searing heat, and dry, hot winds, each day the drought in most
of South Carolina becomes worse. Spartanburg County, located in
Northwest South Carolina, is facing mandatory water restrictions to
many residents. Mike Caston, executive director of the SJWD Water
District in Spartanburg, which serves 16,000 customers, stated, "I'm
not sure people are understanding how serious the drought is. We're
not trying to panic people, but at the same time, we're trying to err
on the side of caution. The drought is bad."
My station is located two counties West of Spartanburg, in extreme
Northwest South Carolina, and the drought situation here is serious.
I have recorded only 3.61" of rain since June 1, with not one drop so
far in August. The last measurable rainfall at my location occurred
on July 24, when only .04" fell. The average maximum temp for July
was 92.7 degrees, and, so far, the average maximum temp for August is
94.8 degrees. Lawns have long ago turned brown, and many trees are
beginning to lose their leaves. Jocassee Lake, located about two
miles from here, is about 22 feet below full stage, while other area
lakes are also experiencing record, or, near record, low levels. We
need a prolonged period of rain, however, that is not in the forecast
at this time.
Jack
JCannon295{at}aol.com
www.boonescreekwx.net
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