Eric Hunt
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- Asst Exten Educator School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Very High Fire Danger on Thursday
October 15, 2024
Harvesters are urged to take precautions this week, as dry conditions and strong winds have increased the risk of rapid fire spread in Nebraska and western Iowa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weather at a Glance: Dry Spell Ending?
September 12, 2024
Drought conditions may ease with several chances of precipitation next week, beginning Tuesday evening.
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.
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.