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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
MRCC@MidwestClimate
Jun 3
I was a normal to slightly cool May by temperature standards. Precipitation was lackluster across the Upper Midwest, with the most precipitation across the Ohio River Basin.
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
@MoSEMA_
May 29
Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, many Missourians already experienced 90-degree temperatures during a historic early-season heat wave in mid-March. It is important for everyone to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat and humidity and take precautions as they spend more time outdoors in the coming months. To help prepare, the state will observe Summer Safety Day on Friday, June 5. Read more: sema.dps.mo.gov/news/newsite…
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
Missouri DNR
@MoDNR
May 28
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 30.02% of Missouri is "abnormally dry", down from 30.46% a week ago. Meanwhile, 2.27% of the state remains in extreme drought status. A Drought Alert remains in effect until Sept. 1. Report drought conditions at ow.ly/v9gV50UHBl5.
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
Missouri DNR
@MoDNR
May 21
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 30.46% of Missouri is "abnormally dry", up from 24.1% a week ago. Meanwhile, 4.32% of the state remains in extreme drought status. A Drought Alert remains in effect until Sept. 1. Report drought conditions at ow.ly/v9gV50UHBl5.
Map of Missouri showing drought conditions on May 19, 2026, with severe to exceptional drought in the southeast and moderate to abnormally dry areas nearby.

ALT Map of Missouri showing drought conditions on May 19, 2026, with severe to exceptional drought in the southeast and moderate to abnormally dry areas nearby.

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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NIDIS Drought.gov@NOAADrought
May 18
This week's precip forecast by @NOAA's @NWSWPC Heaviest precip likely in the Lower Miss and S. Plains, especially TX. Parts of the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic could also see inches. Snow/rain in the interior West. Little to no precip for the rest of the West. @NWS
A National Weather Service map of the contiguous United States shows the 7-day quantitative precipitation forecast for May 18–25, 2026, with a color-coded legend indicating predicted inches of precipitation ranging from 0 to over 20 inches. The heaviest rainfall is forecast across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and parts of the Midwest and Southeast, with significant accumulations reaching between 5 and 7 inches in eastern Texas and Louisiana, while the West Coast remains largely dry.

ALT A National Weather Service map of the contiguous United States shows the 7-day quantitative precipitation forecast for May 18–25, 2026, with a color-coded legend indicating predicted inches of precipitation ranging from 0 to over 20 inches. The heaviest rainfall is forecast across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and parts of the Midwest and Southeast, with significant accumulations reaching between 5 and 7 inches in eastern Texas and Louisiana, while the West Coast remains largely dry.
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
Missouri DNR
@MoDNR
May 14
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 24.10% of Missouri is "abnormally dry", up from 18.16% a week ago. Meanwhile, 4.32% of the state remains in extreme drought status. A Drought Alert remains in effect until Sept. 1. Report drought conditions at ow.ly/v9gV50UHBl5.
Map of Missouri showing drought conditions on May 12, 2026, with severe to exceptional drought in the southeast corner and moderate drought spreading westward.

ALT Map of Missouri showing drought conditions on May 12, 2026, with severe to exceptional drought in the southeast corner and moderate drought spreading westward.
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NIDIS Drought.gov@NOAADrought
May 14
#DroughtMonitor 5/12: Drought worsened in large parts of the Northwest and Plains. Also the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Improvements in AZ, CO, and the Southeast. Mixed for WY, S. Plains, South, Northeast. #Drought2026’s Footprint: 51.3% of the USA drought.gov @NOAA
The May 12 U.S. Drought Monitor shows 51.3% of the United States Puerto Rico in drought. Extreme or Exceptional Drought (D3/D4) is present in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.

ALT The May 12 U.S. Drought Monitor shows 51.3% of the United States Puerto Rico in drought. Extreme or Exceptional Drought (D3/D4) is present in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NOAA NCEI@NOAANCEI
May 8
Did April showers bring May flowers? 🌷 A warm April across the U.S. was marked by wet conditions in the north and persistent drought in the SE. We have the April U.S. temperature and precipitation report ready for you. Learn more from @NOAA NCEI: bit.ly/USClimate202604
Map of the U.S. showing precipitation percentiles for April 2026 with wetter areas in gradients of green and drier areas in gradients of brown.

ALT Map of the U.S. showing precipitation percentiles for April 2026 with wetter areas in gradients of green and drier areas in gradients of brown.
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NWS St. Louis
@NWSStLouis
May 5
**CORRECTION** May 2026 average has been updated to reflect corrected high for May 4th.
Graphic shows average temperature statistics for the first nine days of May.

ALT Graphic shows average temperature statistics for the first nine days of May.

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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NWS St. Louis
@NWSStLouis
May 1
The month of April is in the books and it was another warm one, but largely wet. Given the preceding dryness/drought, a wet April was much needed. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
MRCC@MidwestClimate
Apr 30
The Climate Observer Spring Newsletter is out now! We discuss the winter quarterly climate recap, including Chicago's recordbreaking winter tornadoes. Check it out ➡️ mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?Fi…
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
Missouri DNR
@MoDNR
Apr 23
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 23.84% of Missouri is "abnormally dry", down from 39.07% a week ago. Meanwhile, 5.16% of the state is in extreme drought status. A Drought Alert remains in effect until Sept. 1. Report drought conditions at ow.ly/v9gV50UHBl5.
Map of Missouri showing drought conditions on April 21, 2026, with extreme drought in the southeast and moderate to abnormal dryness in other areas.

ALT Map of Missouri showing drought conditions on April 21, 2026, with extreme drought in the southeast and moderate to abnormal dryness in other areas.

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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
MRCC@MidwestClimate
Apr 21
📃Did you know we provide comprehensive monthly climate reports summarizing Midwestern weather phenomena? Well, now you do! Monthly Sumamries ➡️mrcc.purdue.edu/climatesumma…
March 2026 major weather events across the Midwest. Events include deadling tornadoes in Michigan on March 6, a tornado outbreak and record large hail on March 10, and severe weather and snow March 14-17.

ALT March 2026 major weather events across the Midwest. Events include deadling tornadoes in Michigan on March 6, a tornado outbreak and record large hail on March 10, and severe weather and snow March 14-17.

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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
MRCC@MidwestClimate
Apr 16
💦Mixed bag for Midwestern drought this week ⬇️Dry conditions decreased across parts of IA, southern MN, IL and northern MO ⬆️Drought coverage increased across southern MO and KY ⏹️Drought persisted, unchanged, across northern MN Drought Monitor ➡️droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Curre…
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
Missouri DNR
@MoDNR
Apr 9
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 43.38% of Missouri is "abnormally dry", down from 78.51% a week ago. Meanwhile, just under .75% of the state is in extreme drought status. A Drought Alert is in effect until Sept. 1. Report drought conditions at ow.ly/v9gV50UHBl5.
Graphic: April 7 Drought Monitor

ALT Graphic: April 7 Drought Monitor
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NWS St. Louis
@NWSStLouis
Apr 1
With March officially in the rearview mirror, we can now say that it was one for the record books! 15 high temperature records fell at our long-term climate sites in the region, with Quincy, IL setting the most of the three sites (6 records).
Calendar of high temperatures at climate sites, with markings of days where records were set.

ALT Calendar of high temperatures at climate sites, with markings of days where records were set.
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
MRCC@MidwestClimate
Mar 30
You may be wondering: when is my garden safe from that last freeze? For much of the region, it's not until into April. Check your city here ➡️mrcc.purdue.edu/freeze/freez…
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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NWS St. Louis
@NWSStLouis
Mar 26
Today was the warmest March day on record. At St Louis, 5 of the Top 10 warmest March days have occurred this year. At Columbia and Quincy, 3 of the Top 10 warmest have been this year.
Tables show the Top 10 warmest March temperatures on record at St Louis, Columbia, and Quincy.

ALT Tables show the Top 10 warmest March temperatures on record at St Louis, Columbia, and Quincy.

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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
NWS St. Louis
@NWSStLouis
Mar 26
Southwesterly winds & low humidity will lead to Elevated Fire Danger along/south of I-70 & along/west of the Mississippi River this afternoon. With potentially erratic fire behavior, it is best to leave burning to the professionals today.
Information on Elevated Fire Danger today including a map of the affected area.

ALT Information on Elevated Fire Danger today including a map of the affected area.

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Missouri Climate Center retweeted
MRCC@MidwestClimate
Mar 24
🎶Nelly said it best! Summery heat is getting started early in the Midwest! Last week, several observing locations with records going back to the late 1800s saw their hottest March temperatures ever 🔥
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