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Mesonet Connection is a monthly publication that explores relevant issues surrounding climate and weather. In addition to its informative articles, each Mesonet Connection offers step-by-step instructions for various products on the Mesonet website. This publication is featured in a PDF format. Click here to download Adobe's free Acrobat Reader.

March 2015

Dual Rain Gauges
Winter Makes Presence Known During February

February 2015

Wind's Impact Under Low Humidities
Fire Danger Products On-the-Go
The Two Faces of January

January 2015

First Hollow Stem
2014 Year in Review
Winter Finally Finds December

December 2014

Hot and Cold Monthly Averages
November Snow Steals Show

November 2014

Celebration at National Weather Festival
October Rains Plentiful for Some, Scarce for Others

October 2014

Celebrating the Mesonet's 20th Anniversary
New Improvements to OK-First Program
Dry September Diminishes Drought Recovery

September 2014

Rainfall Graph as Risk Management Tool
Using the Mesonet to Encourage Responsible Outdoor Water Use
Summer Returns During August

July 2014

Storm Preparedness Kits
Fourth Annual Mesonet Weather Camp
Resurgent Spring Rains Continue in June

June 2014

Mesonet Contributes to Drought Monitor
New Mesonet Steering Committee Member
"Tame May" sees Drought Relief, Few Tornadoes

May 2014

The Mesonet on a Severe Weather Day
Be Weather-Aware and Weather-Prepared
Drought, Severe Weather Steal Headlines in April

April 2014

Surviving the Elements
Steering Committee Q&A: Steve Stadler
Dry, Cold March Brings Drought Intensification

March 2014

Climate Science Hub
Partnership with USDA Agricultural Research Service
Dry, Cold Winter Continues During February

February 2014

First Hollow Stem Model
McManus Named Oklahoma State Climatologist
Oklahoma Drought Expands During Dry January

January 2014

Android App Arrival
2014 marks 20th anniversary of Oklahoma Mesonet
Frigid December Closes Out Tumultous 2013

December 2013

Soils Benefit from Winter Precipitation
November Brings Early Taste of Winter

November 2013

Soil Temperature Sensors Changing
Soil moisture sensor also measures temperature
Familiar Pattern Remains During October

October 2013

Nitrogen Key to Better Yield
Continual Growth
Summer returns during September, Brings Taste of Fall

September 2013

Rainfall Variability
Steering Committee Q&A: Fred Carr
The Two Faces of August

August 2013

Mesonet Summer Camps
The Mesonet Returns to its Roots
An Uncommon July Brings Drought Relief

July 2013

Long-Term Average Graphs
Long-Term Average Maps
June Weather Follows Script

June 2013

Poultry Stress Management
Wringing Over the Ring
A May to Remember

May 2013

Oklahoma Mesonet Honored
Steering Committee Member Q&A: David Stensrud
Drought Relief Accompanies Cold Weather During April

April 2013

The Mesonet's Been Everywhere
City Personnel Pitch in at Mesonet Site
Arrival of Spring Fails to Rescue Dry March

March 2013

Helping Protect and Serve
February Brings Winter Storms, Drought Relief

February 2013

OK-FIRE's Widespread Impact
OK-FIRE Experiences Growth
January Defies Dry Trends

January 2013

Indicators of Icy Conditions
Will Old Man Winter Help us Ring in the New Year?
Heat and Drought Dominate 2012 Oklahoma Weather Headlines

December 2012

A Season of Giving
Creating a Natural Environment at the Mesonet Sites
Oklahoma Drought Picture Worsens During November

November 2012

Students Play an Important Role on the Mesonet Team
The Mesonet Prepares Students for the Future
October Interrupts Warm Streak, But Not Drought

October 2012

Our Home - The National Weather Center
The Oklahoma Mesonet's Calibration Lab
Late September Rains Provide Drought Relief

September 2012

New Mesonet Agriculture Website
August Wildfire Outbreak
Drought and Wildfires Plague August

August 2012

Plant Available Water
Heat and Drought Surge Once Again in Oklahoma
July Blazes to Sixth Warmest on Record as Drought Expands

July 2012

Thirsting for Knowledge
A Five-Year Forecast: 100% Chance of Meteorologists
June Ends On A Scorching Note

June 2012

20 Years in the Making: A History Lesson
A Partnership Benefitting Oklahoma Agriculture
May Ends Warmest Spring in Oklahoma History

May 2012

April Showers Bring ... Canola
Grape Black Rot Advisor
Heat, Tornadoes Dominate Weather Headlines During April

April 2012

New Forecast Section
A Strengthening Partnership
March Shatters Oklahoma Temperature Records

March 2012

Mobile Madness
Warm February Closes Out Eleventh Warmest Winter in Oklahoma

February 2012

Meeting the Needs of Oklahomans
Where the Cold Comes Sweeping Down the Plains
January Sees Mild Winter Continue in Oklahoma

January 2012

Factoring Wind Chill
Measuring Snowfall
A Year of Extremes: Oklahoma’s 2011 Weather in Review

December 2011

Tornado Strikes Mesonet Sites
Behind the Scenes
November Rains Have Drought on the Run in Oklahoma

November 2011

A Wanting Water Year
Timely Rainfall Vital for Winter Wheat
Rains Ease Drought Woes During October

September 2011

When Climate Matters
OK-First Welcomes New Leader
2011 Summer Heat

August 2011

Hot Enough For Ya?
Drought Maker, Drought Breaker
July Heat Becomes Historic

July 2011

Mesonet Weather Camp: First Annuals
Drought with an Extra Boot
Drought Flourishes During Hot, Dry June

June 2011

Serving Emergency Managers
El Reno Tornado Encounter
Tornadoes Top Weather Story During May

May 2011

Drought Disasters
"Exceptional" Drought Continues
Weather Aware: Advisories

April 2011

Up in Flames
Drought Takes Center Stage
EarthStorm Changes

March 2011

Double Punch
February Wrap-Up
Record Breaking

February 2011

What is Drought?
Cold and Dry
La Niña Explained

Dec2010/Jan2011

Creating History
Fa La La Niña
Mesonet vs Nature

November 2010

On-the-go weather
Goodbye rainfall
Staying connected

October 2010

New website
Scorching August
Training offered

September 2010

Goodbye. Hello.
New and Improved
Wacky Weather

July/August 2010

Food! Family! Fun!
Explore Agweather
Oklahoma Adventures

May/June 2010

Oh Nuts! Preventing Pecan Scab
Explore Agweather
Optimize Fungicide Applications

April 2010

El Nino: Will it stay or go this Spring?
Colder and Wetter
Harvest History Timeline

March 2010

Oklahoma's Wet Wheat
Moisture Gauge
What is a water year?

February 2010

Agweather Unveils Drift Risks Advisor
Introducing Drift Risk Advisor
Prevent Drift

Dec/Jan 2009

Rain, Snow, Sleet, or Freezing Rain?
Winter Weather Illustrations
Climate Averages

November 2009

Wet Weather Ahead?
Climate Trends
Oklahoma Averages for Oct. & Nov.

October 2009

Farm Forecast
Forecast Products
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

September 2009

Rain Check
Looking Back
Fall Change

August 2009

Up in Flames
Stormy Weather
Define Dryline

July 2009

Running on Empty
Irrigation Plan
Food Fun

June 2009

Rain Go Away
Oklahoma Rain
After the Storm

May 2009

Frozen Assets, Dried Out Dreams
Oklahoma Wheat
Coping with Disaster

April 2009

La Nina: The Girl Who Dried Out Oklahoma
Dry Oklahoma
Drought Index: The "No-Rain" Gauge

March 2009

Kill Crabgrass
Applying Herbicides
Tune In to SUNUP

Jan/Feb 2009

Burn Ban Changes
Burning Questions
Safety First: Burning Guide

Nov/Dec 2008

Weather and Climate
Climate Tools
Global Warming: Is This For Real?

Sept/Oct 2008

Seeding and Drilling Wheat
Wheat Tidings
Planning for First Hollow Stem

July/August 2008

Hay Days
Hay Help
Beware of Hay Poisoning

May/June 2008

The New Agweather Site
How to Navigate the New Site
What to Know About Weatherscope

April 2008

A New Way to Water Lawns
Simple Watering
Send Garden Pests Packing

March 2008

Go Fish
Fishy Weather
Did You Know?

February 2008

Groundhog's Day
Spring Fever
Meet Dr. Ken Crawford

Dec/Jan 2007

2007 Weather Diversity
Climate Sleuth
Where is the Snow?

November 2007

SNO&ICE
Winter Weather Eye
Fall Back

October 2007

Autumn On Its Way
Fall Features
Fall Leaves

September 2007

Strike a Match
Featured Products
Safety First

August 2007

Growing Days
Featured Products
Rainy Day Blues

July 2007

Is This Normal?
Featured Products
Mixed Bag of Weather

June 2007

Harvesting Hope
Weather and Work
Dry Times

May 2007

Beef: From Pasture to Plate
Weathering the Weather
Feed and Food

April 2007

Oklahoma's Wrath
Thunderstorm Watch
Directing Light

March 2007

Growing Days
Featured Products
Rainy Day Blues

February 2007

Wheat's Nine Lives
What Makes Wheat Grow
What is Wheat First Hollow Stem

January 2007

Out With the Old...
Farewell 2006
Wheat Sustained Minimal Damage

December 2006

Drought Severe in NW Oklahoma
How Dry is Your Farm?
El Nino?

November 2006

Working Together
Looking at Forecasts
Introducing OK-FIRE

October 2006

A State Divided
How Much Rain Have You Had?
National Weather Center