Projected precipitation map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Nov. 7, 2024

November 8, 2024
A mix of beneficial rainfall and possible light snow is expected to continue improving drought conditions next week, with mild temperatures anticipated early in the week before cooler weather and more precipitation sets in.

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Precipitation outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Rain Finally Falls on Nebraska

October 25, 2024
Warmer temperatures may return early next week, with record highs possible. More rain is tentatively forecasted for next weekend, with hopes for additional moisture in November.

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Drought Monitor map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Majority of State Now in Drought

October 11, 2024
Rapid drought development in Nebraska is overlapping a critical time for winter wheat crop development, causing below-normal emergence, as well as heightened risk of wildfire during harvest. 

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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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