Drought — Western Cherry, Nebraska

2022-09-01 to 2022-09-30 · Western Cherry, Nebraska

Event narrative

Severe (D2) drought conditions expanded into south central, southwestern, central and north central portions of Cherry county in September. Across far western and portions of northwestern Cherry county, moderate (D1) drought conditions persisted. Across a small portion of northwestern Cherry county, abnormally dry (D0) conditions persisted. The cooperative observer at Kilgore 1NE reported 0.75 inches of precipitation in September.

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 1053991. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.