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 03
Dr. John Michael Riley, OSU agricultural economist, provided an overview of current crop markets, starting with corn. He noted that while corn is “one of the rosier crops” compared to others, it still faces challenges. Following the August report that showed higher-than-expected acres and yields, the market initially fell but has since rebounded somewhat due …
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 …
Oct 01
While Oklahomans enjoyed a deceptive, cool start to autumn, the state now faces an escalating drought threat. State Climatologist Gary McManus warned that the official October outlook favors conditions—above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation—that are prime for drought expansion. “We definitely don’t want to see drought flourish in October, but that’s what the outlooks are saying,” …
Sep 25
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 …
Sep 19
In the world of Oklahoma’s agriculture, a significant weather pattern is unfolding, bringing much-needed rain to the state after a prolonged dry spell. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, September has been “a veritable dud” for moisture in most areas, making it one of the driest in at least the last 100 years. This extended …
Jul 24
After an uncharacteristically wet spring, Oklahoma is now firmly entrenched in its typical hot summer pattern, with State Climatologist Gary McManus signaling a shift towards drier conditions and a watchful eye on potential drought development. While the state recently enjoyed a rare period of drought-free status, localized areas are now showing signs of stress. “Not …
Jun 16
Oklahoma, a state often associated with scorching, dry summers, is experiencing an unusual start to June, marked by persistent rainfall, mild temperatures, and a notable absence of the typical dry heat. This “un-Okie” trend, as State Climatologist Gary McManus humorously puts it, is setting the stage for a potentially uncomfortable shift as humidity is poised …
Jun 03
Oklahoma is bracing for another round of severe weather, with State Climatologist Gary McManus issuing a dire warning about the potential for “life-threatening flash flooding” across the state. The forecast calls for 4-7 inches of rain, with higher local amounts, impacting areas that have already experienced significant rainfall over the past two months. “Now I …
May 15
State Climatologist Gary McManus is urging Oklahomans to remain highly weather aware this weekend as a significant shift in the atmospheric pattern is expected to bring much-needed rain, but also the potential for severe storms. “The good news is we’re finally gonna get some rain,” McManus stated in his latest weather briefing. “The bad news …
