Drought conditions worsen in High Plains

Locally heavy rainfall results in improvements in Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota

New crop hay sees strength in market

Above-normal temperatures cause widespread expansion of dryness and drought conditions

Active storm track results in beneficial rainfall

Parts of South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas see widespread improvements after heavy rains

  • By By David Simeral, Western Regional Climate Center

Southwest Kansas wheat devastated by drought

  • By By Marsha Boswell, Vice President of Communications, Kansas Wheat

Central Plains, Midwest see severe weather, heavy rainfall

  • By By David Simeral, Western Regional Climate Center