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Great weather by Hartley, Iowa for fall harvest.
Opinion, Weather Watch

Late September rain brought challenges

September featured some needed batches of rain for parts of the Plains. As we ended the month, a surge of tropical moisture led to too much rain too fast, which meant flooding concerns as that rain fell on saturated soils. Heavy rain also washed-out roads in parts of Kansas. A... Read More

The sun is setting with an orange glow over a field of ripe wheat on the great plains of the United States. (iStock-#498449035 │ dmfoss)
Opinion, Weather Watch

August brought the heat

(Courtesy of South Dakota Mesonet)
Opinion, Weather, Weather Watch

July brought the heat and humidity

Wyomingites are eager to talk about drought and other possible water scenarios. (University of Wyoming Extension)

April brought its share of excitement to the Plains

Dry conditions spurred fire danger

Fence after a Winter storm (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Mother Nature dealt Plains a cold punch

Regina Bird

Mild weather may stay in early winter

November defied its usual boundaries

Sorghum harvest (Photo: Linda Minns - Goodwell, Oklahoma)

Cooler temps kicking in for November

September brought welcome rain to parts of the Plains

Regina Bird

Taste of fall brought some relief