Nebraska State Climate Office

One month drought changes map

August 2024 Climate Summary

September 26, 2024
A dry August in Nebraska led to a return of drought for numerous regions, particularly in the northwest and southeast, where 2-category degradations were observed.

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Temp outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Another Dry Week Ahead

September 26, 2024
Harvest efforts will benefit from the warm, dry weather ahead, but there's also a heightened risk of wildfire and worsening drought through the beginning of October.

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Sept. 19, 2024

September 19, 2024
After a cooldown and much-needed rain to usher in the first day of fall this weekend, a summer-like sizzle will return to Nebraska next week, likely bringing worsening drought with it.

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Precipitation outlook map

Weather at a Glance: Dry Spell Ending?

September 12, 2024
Drought conditions may ease with several chances of precipitation next week, beginning Tuesday evening.

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July precipitation map

Cooler Than Average, But Drought Expands in July

September 12, 2024
Uneven precipitation distribution caused issues across much of Nebraska in July — while areas of eastern Nebraska experienced flooding, drought intensified in the western regions.

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Aug. 29, 2024

August 29, 2024
Overall, the first two weeks of September will bring minimal precipitation and above-average temperatures to the Midwest.

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Aug. 14, 2024

August 15, 2024
Chances are good for several rounds of rainfall to hit Nebraska next week, to be followed by a dry spell and some intense heat during the last week of August.

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10-day rainfall projection map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Aug. 7, 2024

August 8, 2024
More seasonal temperatures will return to Nebraska starting Tuesday, Aug. 13, with highs in the upper 80s, accompanied by several chances of thunderstorms.

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