The featured map presents estimated precipitation departure from average for the April + May period this year. The wettest part of the state for this period has been over central to northeastern Iowa. The northwestern and southeastern corners have the lowest totals. The most recent US Drought Monitor resembles this map with the driest depictions in the aforementioned areas. There are chances of rain in the forecast for the weekend with the best chances arriving early next week.

Voting:
Good = 27
Bad = 18
Abstain = 14