Additional rainfall dropped over south central Iowa Friday, providing additional relief after a dry summer across the region.

Weekly Precipitation Totals (Friday in brackets):
Pella – 3.32″ (.94″ Friday)
Lake Red Rock – 3.54″ (1.22″ Friday)
Knoxville – 3.13″ (.99″ Friday)
Indianola – 2.97″ (1″ Friday)
South River near Ackworth – 2.73 (.59″ Friday)
Des Moines River near Swan – 2.99″ (.78 Friday)
Des Moines River near Tracy – 2.75″ (1.65″ Friday)
Cedar Creek near Bussey – 2.84″ (1.22″ Friday)

The precipitation ranging from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches this week should mitigate and relieve the moderate to severe drought conditions reported across central Iowa and in most of the state.

The brunt of rainfall is over after a dreary week, and much more seasonable and comfortable conditions are in the forecast, as daytime highs reach the mid-70s today and hover around 80 degrees all next week, with sunny skies in the forecast until next weekend.