Too warm, too early. How this heat wave is affecting drought levels and farmers in Nebraska

The warmth in the air is causing come concerns for the Drought Monitor as the precipitation is not falling.

February 17, 2026Updated: February 17, 2026
By Sara McKenna

Regional

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