Many parts of the country are experiencing the driest period in decades.

 

That's according to the National Weather Service, which has tabulated data from July 1st to April 22nd.  Parts of southeast Kansas are seeing the driest spell on record, with Sedan being 14.30 inches below average, and Chanute 14.37 inches below average.  Independence is also seeing the fourth driest period, being 15.62 inches below average.

 

On the plus side, rain is forecast for the area starting tonight and continuing through Thursday morning.  Coffeyville has a 74% chance of seeing one inch of rain through Thursday.  Parts of Oklahoma could see up to 4 inches of rain through Thursday.