Early May Drought Update

May 7, 2026

Early May Drought Update

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

U.S. map showing drought changes with color-coded degradation and improvement on May 5, 2026.

Drought conditions continue to intensify across western Nebraska, with exceptional drought now emerging in parts of the state and pasture stress expanding across key cattle-producing areas.

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