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Rainy week in store for Hernando

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By MICHAEL D. BATES

Hernando Today staff

Published: June 29, 2009

BROOKSVILLE - The tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico lost much of its punch after hitting the Yucatan Peninsula.
However, the remnants from the system are heading this way and will bring plenty of rain to Hernando County the next few days.
Anthony Reynes, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Ruskin, said tropical systems that form early in the hurricane season typically don't have enough time to develop.
There is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms and showers likely for Hernando County and the Tampa Bay area this afternoon, tapering off to 40 percent overnight.
Tuesday the chances remain at 60 percent with rainfall amounts between a half- and three-quarters of an inch possible.
The rain chances diminish Wednesday to 50 percent.
"We need all the rain we can get," Reynes said.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's latest news release shows Hernando, along with five other counties in the water district's northern area, received 4.10 inches of rain from June 1 through June 24.
The aquifer level, the underground layer of rock that holds water, has finally risen to positive levels. As of June 24, it was at 0.43 feet above, compared with a negative 0.07 feet in May.

Reporter Michael D. Bates can be reached at 352-544-5290 or mbates@hernandotoday.com.

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