Drought — Wheeler, Nebraska

2022-09-01 to 2022-09-30 · Wheeler, Nebraska

Event narrative

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across Wheeler county through the end of September. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 1.20 inches of precipitation for September. This was 1.20 inches below the normal of 2.40 inches.

Wider weather episode

Abnormally dry and warm conditions continued across western and north central Nebraska in September. Drought conditions intensified over all of western and north central Nebraska with the exception of Sheridan county. Temperatures in September were well above normal and several record high temperatures were set during the month at North Platte and Valentine.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1053945. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.