Al Dutcher - Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

Al Dutcher

faculty
Work Hardin Hall (HARH) 153D North
Lincoln NE 68583-0931
US
Work 402-472-5206 On campus, dial 2-5206

Faculty Bio

Temperature forecast map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — June 14, 2022

June 16, 2022
From June 17-21, widespread middle 90s to low 100s are forecast statewide, with the warmest temperatures forecast for the southern half of the state.

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Temperature forecast map

The First Widespread Heat Wave of 2022 is on our Doorstep

June 10, 2022
After a cool start to June, Nebraska will experience well above normal temperatures during the next 10 days, with temperatures rising to the low 100s by Sunday, June 12.

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Precipitation map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — June 7, 2022

June 7, 2022
Several rounds of thunderstorms are predicted for Nebraska through June 14, followed by a warming trend that will push temperatures into the 100s.

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May precipitation totals map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — May 29, 2022

June 2, 2022
The latest forecast shows numerous chances of precipitation, along with cooler than normal temperatures, throughout the first half of June.

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Drought outlook

La Nina Forecasted to Continue with Drought Expansion Likely According to CPC

April 28, 2022
Nebraska Climatologist Al Dutcher reviews the latest CPC forecast, which predicts drought intensification through the entire 2022 growing season.

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April precipitation

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — April 26, 2022

April 27, 2022
Though lack of surface moisture and cool soil temperatures have contributed to planting delays across Nebraska, two precipitation events are expected to hit the state in early May, followed by a warming trend.

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April precipitation map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — April 19, 2022

April 21, 2022
With the lack of measurable moisture this past week for a large portion of the state, Nebraska experienced a continuation of topsoil and subsoil moisture decline and winter wheat deterioration.

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April precipitation map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — April 12, 2022

April 14, 2022
With an outlook of dry weather until the last week of April, the most favorable planting windows based upon widespread high temperatures exceeding 60°F is currently April 19-24.

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