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Dave Bergmeier
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Summer’s heat is a tough beast

Kansas columnist reflects on summer heat, drought, resilience, weather forecasts and practical tips for staying safe outdoors. Read More

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Derecho blows through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on June 22 

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Meteorologist warns El Niño may bring extremes to High Plains 

Little green plant on crack dry ground, concept drought. (Adobe Stock │ #197359617 - sawitreelyaon)

Arkansas drought lingers as nature moves beyond usual rainy spring

  • By Mary Hightower │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
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.)

Extensive drought degradation noted in High 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.)

Some regions of High Plains received rain

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Raising awareness about severe weather

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.)

Snow in Sierra Nevada but wildfires in Plains

Severe weather over Dodge City, KS. (iStock │ #2164218804 - EyeEm Mobile GmbH)

K-State meteorologist advises Kansans on dangers of severe weather

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.)

Much of country felt impact of winter storm

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.)

Christmas brought little moisture to the Plains