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Meteorologist warns El Niño may bring extremes to High Plains 

Meteorologist says developing El Niño and possible super El Niño, could break the High Plains drought, will also bring extreme weather. Read More

Little green plant on crack dry ground, concept drought. (Adobe Stock │ #197359617 - sawitreelyaon)
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Arkansas drought lingers as nature moves beyond usual rainy spring

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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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

Dave Bergmeier

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

Dave Bergmeier

Winter weather forecasts and safety

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.)

Meaningful rain fell in parts of the High Plains