Omaha, Neb. – Residents across the Great Plains can expect an extended stretch of hot, dry weather as summerlike conditions linger well into late September. The National Weather Service says temperatures will run above seasonal averages across Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Dakotas while precipitation chances remain limited.
According to the Climate Prediction Center’s 8-to-14 day outlook, valid September 20 through September 26, nearly the entire Plains will experience higher-than-normal temperatures, with the strongest anomalies centered over Kansas and Oklahoma. Rainfall probabilities remain below normal in southern parts of the region, particularly across eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas, while northern Plains states could see spotty showers.
Farmers in Nebraska and South Dakota may face soil moisture stress as the prolonged warmth accelerates drying, while ranchers in Kansas and Oklahoma could see added strain on water supplies. Emergency managers are urging residents to conserve water and monitor local burn restrictions, as fire danger may increase under the persistent dry pattern.
The heat is expected to ease only gradually as October approaches, but no significant storm systems are on the horizon. Additional updates will be issued if rain chances return by early October.
