Nov 24
As Oklahoma prepares for a Thanksgiving break, State Climatologist Gary McManus delivered a crucial weather update, confirming the exit of recent rain and warning residents to brace for a dramatic shift in temperatures by the end of November 2025. Rain Ends, But Drought Lingers McManus confirmed that the scattered rain that has been falling “off …
Nov 17
At an emergency drought committee meeting, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam shared an overview of the state’s worsening drought conditions with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport. He said the panel heard from state climatologist Gary McManus, noting that “drought has been growing across the state, and actually maybe a little more severe even …
Nov 13
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme Drought (D3) has now emerged in southwestern Oklahoma in Kiowa, Jackson and Greer counties covering 0.8% of the state. some Examples of historically observed impacts during a D3 …
Nov 06
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe Drought: Severe drought (D2) still remains in parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, and new severe drought conditions have emerged in southern Oklahoma in Jefferson, Stephens, and Choctaw counties. …
Oct 27
Oklahoma is set for a major weather shift this week, as State Climatologist Gary McManus heralds the true arrival of “real fall” after a prolonged period of dry, summer-like conditions. A significant storm system is expected to disrupt the recent pleasant weather pattern, bringing much-needed rainfall and a dramatic temperature drop. End of the “Glorious” …
Oct 22
Oklahoma is set for a significant weather shift this week, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus and data from the OCS/Mesonet Ticker. After a prolonged period of summer-like warmth, the state is preparing for the arrival of a major storm system that will usher in much-needed rain and mark the true start of “real fall” …
Oct 20
Oklahoma is set to trade its recent stretch of summer-like warmth for some much-needed rainfall and cooler, more seasonable temperatures as a significant storm system approaches the state midweek. A “Glorious” But False Fall Oklahomans have been enjoying exceptionally pleasant weather, a period State Climatologist Gary McManus describes as a “glorious stretch of fall weather.” …
Oct 10
Oklahoma’s brief autumn has been abruptly replaced by summer-like conditions, bringing unseasonably high temperatures and the concerning return of drought. State Climatologist Gary McManus and Farm Director KC Sheperd discussed the deteriorating weather pattern, which is compounded by the official onset of a La Niña episode. Summer Extends into Mid-October Oklahoma is experiencing temperatures significantly …
Oct 09
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. No Severe Drought: As of October 7, 2025, no part of Oklahoma is classified in the D2 (Severe), D3 (Extreme), or D4 (Exceptional) categories. Rapid Expansion of Moderate Drought: …
Oct 02
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of May …
