Drought

Two of the largest blazes cover more than 37,000 acres. The National Weather Service warns of “critical” fire danger throughout Texas heading into the weekend.

The prospect for spring rains is diminishing, meaning much of the state could head into a hot summer with little moisture in the ground to keep heat and drought at bay.

More than half of Texas is in extreme or exceptional drought conditions, leaving climatologists hoping for more rain during the months ahead.

Spring rainfall amounts can help predict if Texas will stay in a prolonged drought. So far, early signs aren't too promising. Current drought conditions have already been partially blamed for an outbreak of wildfires throughout the state.

La precipitación total el mes pasado fue distinta en diferentes puntos de la ciudad. Camp Mabry, la principal estación meteorológica de Austin, registró alrededor de 7 pulgadas de lluvia. En el aeropuerto cayeron más de 12 pulgadas.

Rainfall totals in Austin last month varied sharply depending on where you were standing. Camp Mabry, Austin's main weather station, saw little more than 7 inches of rain. Austin's airport, meanwhile, recorded a total slightly above 12 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

The drought gripping much of the state has some thinking back to 2011, the worst single-year drought in Texas history.

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