The drought that began late June continued to intensify as the trend of strong high pressure aloft sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall let to spotty rainfall in some areas. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while a large portion of the sandhills showed the drought exceptional (D4), otherwise extreme drought conditions lingers for the region. Record low flows on streams have increased with an exception of the North Platte River below Kingsley Dam, where higher flows were maintained for irrigation needs. The fire dangers were elevated through the month. High based thunderstorms brought an increase risk of fire starts. The drought continued into September.

Drought in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified. The drought conditions remained extreme (D3) except for the southwest where the drought intensified to exceptional (D4) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified. The drought conditions remained extreme (D3) except for the southeast where the drought intensified to exceptional (D4) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August with extreme (D3) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 700.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August with extreme (D3) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. Lightning ignited the Wellnitz fire that burned over 77,000 acres of timber and grass, of which 48,681 acres were in Nebraska. The fire spread north into Shannon County, in South Dakota.  The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified. The drought conditions remained extreme (D3) except for the northeast where the drought intensified to exceptional (D4) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August where extreme (D3) drought lingered. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified from extreme (D3) to an exceptional (D4) drought. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified from extreme (D3) to an exceptional (D4) drought conditions in the southern portion of the county. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August with extreme (D3) drought conditions that intensified to exceptional in the southern half of the county by the end of the month. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August with extreme (D3) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to intensify in August with exceptional (D4) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August where extreme (D3) drought conditions lingered. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued into August with extreme (D3) conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued into August with extreme (D3) conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August where extreme (D3) drought lingered and intensified to exceptional (D4) drought conditions in the south. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified to an exceptional (D4) drought. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August. Some rain eased the drought in the northern portions of the county. Otherwise, an extreme (D3) drought lingered along and south of Highway 12. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified from extreme (D3) to an exceptional (D4) drought for all except portions of the southeast. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified to an exceptional (D4) drought. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified to an exceptional (D4) drought. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued into August with extreme (D3) conditions that intensified to exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of the month. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August with extreme (D3) drought conditions. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to intensify in August with extreme (D3) conditions across much of Chase County, while exceptional (D4) conditions were found in the far north. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to intensify in August with exceptional (D4) drought conditions throughout by the end of the month. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued into August with extreme (D3) conditions that intensified to an exceptional (D4) drought by the end of the month. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified. The drought conditions rose from extreme (D3) to exceptional (D4) in nearly three quarters of the county. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.

Drought in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began late June continued to into August and intensified. The drought conditions rose from extreme (D3) to exceptional (D4) in over three quarters of the county. The weather pattern trended toward strong high pressure aloft that sustained dry and hot weather. Temperatures were above average and the suppressed rainfall led to spotty rainfall at best. The Drought Monitor continued to reflect short-term impacts, while the drought intensified into September.