severe weather

Fruit trees protected from freezing temperatures at The Gardens at Texas A&M. A cold protection plan should include covers for sensitive trees and plants. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Tips on protecting gardens during storm season

Gardens can take a beating during severe weather season. K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini shares tips on protecting gardens from damage. Read More

Tornado damage in a town in Missouri (Photo: iStock - picturejohn)
Home and Family, Weather

Simple steps now can make recovering from emergencies easier

Crews work to clear the snow from Highway 4 west of Bruning, Nebraska. (Photo courtesy of Nebraska Department of Agriculture.)
Ag News, Colorado, From the Staff, Weather, Western Region

NOTICE: Severe weather to delay March 15 print edition of the High Plains Journal



A sharp contrast in the air masses causes severe weather—thunderstorms and tornadoes. The contrast can be in temperature or in the amount of moisture, particularly if there is a dry line of air behind the storm system, said K-State climatologist Mary Knapp. (Courtesy photo taken near Manhattan, Kansas, by Dan Donnert.)

Severe weather looms; make plans now to stay safe

(Texas A&M AgriLife photo.)

Farmers advised to inspect grain bins after severe weather