Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Sept. 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
Nebraska has three chances at precipitation throughout the next week, which falls in line with the latest CPC forecast that favors above average temperatures and precipitation for most of the remainder of the month.
Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Aug. 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
Nebraska is entering another stretch of hot weather, beginning September with well above average temperatures and low chances for rainfall.
Weekly Weather Update: Aug. 24, 2023
August 24, 2023
Minimal precipitation and intense heat this week led to dangerous conditions for livestock in Nebraska, and soil moisture and crop conditions are expected to show decline in next week's reports.
Emerging Issue: Hot and Dry Finish to August
August 18, 2023
Nebraska will experience above-average temperatures next week, and with meager to no precipitation anticipated, the heat will undoubtedly have an impact on rainfed crops that are stressed or on the verge of stress.
Weekly Weather Update: Aug. 17, 2023
August 17, 2023
Despite significant improvements in drought conditions, much of Nebraska is still lacking deep soil moisture. August precipitation will be critical for the soybean crop, as most areas don't have the capacity to get into September without it.
July Brings Drought Relief and Seasonally Cool Temperatures
August 11, 2023
July of 2023 might best be remembered for its storminess, pleasant temperatures, untimely hailstorms, slow wheat harvest, and historic drought in eastern Nebraska.
Weekly Weather Update: Aug. 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Last week's rainfall improved Nebraska's overall drought status by 11%, a significant improvement over three months ago when 99% of the state was in some level of drought.
Weekly Weather Update: Aug. 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
In the last week, numerous areas in the eastern half of the state received upwards of five inches of rain, relieving severe drought conditions in several counties — particularly in central Nebraska.