Have we been drier than usual this summer in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky?

(WOWK) – If you’ve felt that you had to water your plants more than usual so far this summer that’s because you probably had to. StormTracker 13 Meteorologists say that this most recent stretch of hot and mostly dry weather has left abnormally dry conditions across most of our viewing area.

Eastern parts of our viewing area are under moderate drought conditions right now. Keep in mind a drought means a region has seen less rain than usual.

Drought relief is in the forecast as scattered thunderstorms and pockets of heavy rain are expected over the weekend. Take a look at the slideshow below to see when the rain will move through your neighborhood.

There will be the possibility of severe thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon, but Sunday’s storms will be weaker.

For the latest forecasts and weather information download the StormTracker 13 weather app, and stay ahead of the storms by clicking on the link below!

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