Drought intensity increases across the area

In the latest Kansas Drought Monitor map released on Thursday, conditions continue to worsen, particularly in southwest Kansas.

Most of southwest Kansas has entered the D2, Severe Drought category, thanks in part to hot temperatures and lack of moisture in the region. Parts of Scott and Lane counties still show they are not in a drought.

As silage season is underway, expect temperatures to remain above normal, with small to no chances of moisture over the next week. The weekend forecast shows tempuratures to be in the triple digits with breezy conditions, drying things out even further.