Jul 01
An extraordinary month of severe weather and rainfall has left Oklahoma with historic wind records and complex agricultural conditions, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. While June 2026 did not feature headline-grabbing tornado outbreaks, it delivered unprecedented straight-line winds alongside a substantial rainfall rebound that brought significant yet uneven drought relief to the state. Unprecedented …
Jun 25
The threat of a rapidly intensifying King Kong El Niño is developing in the Pacific, carrying the potential to drastically alter weather patterns across the southern plains. However, Oklahoma must first navigate a forecasted period of below-normal precipitation through the core summer months. State Climatologist Gary McManus detailed the severe atmospheric shifts impacting the region, …
Jun 11
Oklahoma is currently locked in a battle with standard summer weather, but a massive shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean is about to reshape the long-term weather outlook. State Climatologist Gary McManus highlights that while short-term forecasts feature intense heat and severe storms, the big news is the official arrival of El Niño. Before looking …
Apr 15
Oklahoma severe weather remains at the forefront of agricultural concerns as the state navigates a record-breaking spring and eyes a potential transition to a “Godzilla” El Niño. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with State Climatologist Gary McManus to break down erratic rainfall patterns, the persistent drought in the Northwest, and what shifting Pacific Ocean …
Feb 12
Oklahoma Drought Intensifies For Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus, chronicling the state’s weather is an exercise in tracking extremes. After a winter defined by record-breaking warmth and a persistent lack of rainfall, the state is looking toward a projected weekend storm system not just as a forecast change, but as a necessary reprieve from a …
