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RFD-TV Weather Forecast
Friday, May 1, 2026
A wetter pattern will bring drought relief across the Deep South in the next few days, with 1 to 3 inches or more of rain expected from Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast.
The West will stay mostly dry for five days, except for rain and mountain snow showers from Northern California to Colorado late this weekend into early next week.
Elsewhere, frequent freezes are expected across the northwestern Plains and Upper Midwest, with occasional frost possible as far south as the southern High Plains and the Ohio Valley.
The NWS 6- to 10-day outlook (May 5–9) favors cooler-than-normal conditions across most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather is expected from the Pacific Coast into the northern Rockies.
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Kansas row crop farmer Brad Keeler joins us to discuss drought conditions, planting decisions, input costs, and overall farmer sentiment in his region.
AFBF Economist Danny Munch joined us to discuss snowpack levels in the Colorado River Basin, water supply concerns, and the potential impact on agricultural production.
A Nebraska rancher says his land may not support cattle this year after 2,000 acres were burned in recent devastating wildfires across the state.
Brandy Carroll with the Arkansas Farm Bureau shares an update on planting conditions and what producers are facing this season.
While social media has labeled the possible event a “Godzilla El Niño,” experts say the intensity remains uncertain—but the signal for a stronger pattern is there.
UNL’s Dr. Dirac Twidwell discusses wildfire recovery efforts in Nebraska and what producers should keep in mind in the days and weeks ahead.
New Nebraska wildfires near containment, but damages still mount for ranchers across the region.
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue joined us to discuss wildfire recovery efforts in the state, impacts to agriculture, and conditions heading into the spring planting season.
Firefighters are making good progress on two major wildfires burning across parts of Nebraska.
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Michael Kelsey joined us to discuss wildfire impacts across the Southern Plains, the importance of community support, and the path forward for affected producers.
Governor Jim Pillen joined us to share the latest on the Nebraska wildfires, discuss relief efforts, and outline considerations for producers navigating the ongoing situation.