The historic drought continued to plague much of West Central Texas.  According to the Texas Crop Weather Report issued May 24 by the Texas A&M Agriculture Program and newspaper accounts, the region received some Rain but overall remained very dry, some producers received enough moisture to plant annual hay crops but much more rain will be needed to produce yields. Limited acreages of grain sorghum and cotton were planted.  Cattle pens are twice as full this month as this time last year as ranchers sell off their livestock.  Most ranchers remain uncertain whether and when to sell because of the markets.  The dry, hot weather also resulted in intense, deep burning fires and significant downwind spotting.
Mostly dry conditions have continued through the spring with only a few scattered showers associated with thunderstorm activity.  Over the last 238 days, from October 1 of 2010 through May 31 of 2011, Abilene had measurable rain on 22 days, while San Angelo had measureable rain on 12 days and Junction had 19 days of
measureable rain.  This was also the driest period on record for the state.

Drought in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Shackelford County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Concho County in a severe drought category.

Drought in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Sterling County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in BROWN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Brown County in a severe drought category.

Drought in IRION, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Irion County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Crockett County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Schleicher County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Haskell County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Sutton County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in FISHER, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Fisher County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in COKE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Coke County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Tom Green County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Kimble County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in MENARD, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Menard County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed McCulloch County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Throckmorton County in an exceptional drought category.

Drought in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed San Saba County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in MASON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Mason County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Nolan County in an extreme drought category.

Drought in JONES, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor placed Jones County in an extreme drought category.