Warm conditions over the past few weeks are contributing to the spread of drought conditions over the northern plains.

Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski says those dry spots are expanding…..

Shulski says some more serious drought conditions have developed…

Shulski says wet soils are helping some areas avoid moving into the drought category, at least right now…….

The outlook for the rest of July calls for above normal temperatures and normal to below normal precipitation.