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National Drought Monitor

U.S. climate outlook map showing above-normal temperature probabilities across the southern and eastern states, with equal chances for most of the central Plains including Nebraska.

October 16, 2025

Late Fall and Winter Weather Outlook

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Forecast map of maximum temperatures across the United States for Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, with shading showing temperature anomalies. Much of the central U.S., including Nebraska, is expected to see highs in the mid-90s to near 100°F, 10–20°F above average, while the western U.S. remains cooler than normal.

August 14, 2025

Sultry August Weather

NOAA seasonal temperature outlook map for July through September 2025, showing increased chances of above-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., especially in the western and northeastern regions.

July 11, 2025

Weekly Weather Update: Favorable Pollination Weather

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

U.S. precipitation probability map for June 2025 showing above-normal chances in the Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Alaska, with most other areas leaning slightly above normal and several regions labeled near normal.

June 27, 2025

Weather Update: Faucet Staying On

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

U.S. map showing the excessive rainfall outlook for June 23, 2025. A slight risk of excessive rainfall and flash flooding is forecast across parts of eastern Nebraska, Iowa, and northern Missouri, with a broader marginal risk zone extending from Texas to the Great Lakes.

June 23, 2025

Weather Update: Torrential Rains Poised to Flip the Script on Summer's Blast Furnace

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

weather map of the Midwest

May 22, 2025

Weather Update: Cooler Memorial Day Weekend Ahead

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

weather map

May 16, 2025

Weather Update: Rain and Cooler Temperatures Incoming

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

weather map

April 25, 2025

Weather Outlook: Active Spring in the Midwest

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

weather map

April 18, 2025

Weather Outlook: Wet Easter for Some and Stormy Finish to Next Week Possible

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

weather map of U.S.

April 11, 2025

Weather Outlook: Open Planting Windows, Severe Threat Later in April

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

map for projected moisture over the next 48 hours

April 3, 2025

Weather Outlook: Sub-freezing Temperatures Followed by Warm-up

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

weather map

March 17, 2025

Record Warmth and Fire Danger Transition to Blizzard Conditions This Week

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator