Regina Bird

Regina Bird grew up on a farm near Belleville, Kansas. The views from the farm helped spur her interest in weather. Following high school, she went on to get a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from the University of Kansas. She worked as a television meteorologist for nine years in Nebraska.

A bull takes in the western Nebraska snowy landscape. (Photo by Hannah Smith.)
Opinion, Weather, Weather Watch

Winter’s bite certainly felt in February

Winter sent us a stark reminder it wasn’t over yet during the month of February. Arctic air plunged south and we were left with quite a cold stretch. Read More

Beautiful natural spring tree background. Dark green pine tree branches with small buds of brown pine cones. Pale faded pastel tones. Seasonal forest nature backdrop wallpaper.
Opinion, Weather Watch

Snow on Texas beaches was eye opener

Windmill at sunset (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)
Opinion, Weather Watch

Lack of snow story of the Plains



Rain Rainy Clouds Above Countryside Rural Field Landscape With Young Green Wheat Sprouts In Spring Summer Cloudy Day. Heavy Clouds Above Agricultural Field. Young Wheat Shoots (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #480573809 - Great Brut Here)

November provided beneficial precipitation in the High Plains

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Fall temps impeded by October warmth

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Dry weather in the forecast for southern Plains

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Heat and some moisture story of August

Pasture summer heat (Photo: AI generated image)

Summer’s heat likely to stay awhile

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June saw the gamut of weather in the central Plains

A combine motors through a wheat field a few years back southwest of Salina, Kansas. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

May was a month for the records

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Lack of rain hurting parts of the Plains