Summer announced its arrival this week with uncomfortably hot temperatures getting well into the 90s and overnight temperatures staying in the 60s or higher. High humidities, especially overnight, added to our discomfort but mitigated drying conditions. Thunderstorms and showers Wednesday afternoon and into mid-Thursday morning also kept lawns and plants green. These storms deposited 0.61 inches of ran into the rain gauge, which was also the total for the week. Although this week is concluding under an extreme heat warning, exposed soils still have some moisture, lawns continue to grow, and the landscape remains green. Area row crops continue to grow without irrigation. Summer tourism and recreation are now in full swing with the heat driving folks to the beach. Overall, conditions are only mildly dry, at worst.