Farmers in most areas of the Southwest would definitely like to see some rain as some crops are starting to show signs of heat stress.

The dry windy weather over the last couple of weeks has delayed crop, hay and pasture development in the region.

With intense heat, there is always the potential for thunderstorms to pop up but farmers don’t want to see the high winds or hail that can potentially come with that.

Hay and pasture yields are expected to be less than normal in the Southwest with only 4% of the hay crop in excellent condition.

Topsoil moisture on hay and pasture land is rated as 20 percent adequate, 53 percent short, and 27 percent very short.

While topsoil moisture on cropland is also an issue with only 29% reported as having adequate moisture.

Shaunavon, Rockglen, Maple Creek and Consul are among some of the driest areas in the Southwest.