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regina bird

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

April brought its share of excitement to the Plains

Early in the month, wildfires were ignited by dry lightning in western Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. Read More

Drought, Opinion, Weather, Weather Watch

Dry conditions spurred fire danger

Fence after a Winter storm (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)
Ag News, Opinion, Weather Watch

Mother Nature dealt Plains a cold punch

Regina Bird

Mild weather may stay in early winter

  • January 9, 2026
  • By Regina Bird

November defied its usual boundaries

  • December 6, 2025
  • By Regina Bird
Sorghum harvest (Photo: Linda Minns - Goodwell, Oklahoma)

Cooler temps kicking in for November

  • November 7, 2025
  • By Regina Bird

September brought welcome rain to parts of the Plains

  • October 11, 2025
  • By Regina Bird
Regina Bird

Taste of fall brought some relief

  • September 13, 2025
  • By Regina Bird
Regina Bird

Mother Nature dropped rain and storms on the Plains

  • August 1, 2025
  • By Regina Bird
Regina Bird

As expected warm temps forecast for July

  • July 4, 2025
  • By Regina Bird

May rain—without hail—welcome news

  • June 10, 2025
  • By Regina Bird
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