The Heat and Drought by the Numbers

Here's a look at some interesting numbers from the National Weather Service on the hot and dry conditions across our area --

• Total number of 90 degree days so far this month at RDU: 26
• Total number of 90 degree days so far this season at RDU: 62
• Monthly average temperature at RDU as of August 27: 84.5
• Hottest monthly average temperature on record at RDU before this year: 80.6 in 1990
• Year to date rainfall deficit in the Triangle: -5.08"
• Year to month rainfall deficit in the Triangle: -2.35"