SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Thunderstorms are building west of Sioux Falls…and the timing couldn’t be better.

The national Weather Service says drought conditions have been spreading in recent days.

Farmers like Jason Hofer of Bridgewater are hoping the storms arrive in time to save the crop.

Hofer says it will take a good two-inch rain to restore the corn crops.

Drought conditions have been spreading…but rain may be on the way this weekend.

Bridgewater area farmer Jason Hofer says it will take a lot to get crops back on track.

Hofer says two inches of rain would make a huge difference.