Brad Pugh

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
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Rains have helped ease drought

Rain in certain areas of the High Plains has brought welcome relief to farmers, according to U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
Drought, Drought Monitor, Weather

Pockets of moisture occur outside central Plains

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
Drought, Drought Monitor, Weather

Dry weather was the story for many in the High Plains



Winter precipitation map forecast. (Courtesy of NOAA.)

US Winter Outlook: Wetter South, warmer North

October sowing seeds of seasonal temps

Early fall moisture welcome news