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Will the August rain wash away the Southern Plains drought? 

Summer monsoon improves but does not eliminate drought in the Southwest.

Extreme Heat and No Rain Has Sparked Flash Drought in the Southern Plains.

The Southwest Monsoon has started off strong, and forecasters are predicting the potential for a wet monsoon season this summer. Specifically, the latest 3-month outlook shows an increased chance of July–September precipitation being above normal for parts of the Southwest, with the highest odds over southern Arizona.

What does this mean for short-term and long-term conditions in the region?

Drought and Heat Converge in Texas While Oklahoma Sees Big Improvements

As Summer Heats Up, the Monsoon Is on the Horizon