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Aberdeen, SD 57401
Laura supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension State Climatologist based in Aberdeen.
Laura Edwards
SDSU Extension State Climatologist
Also by Laura Edwards
SDSU Extension experts win national agricultural association awards
July 30, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension experts were recognized nationally for their excellence in outreach and Extension programming.
Climate and Drought Update: July 2026
On June 18, 2026, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released their latest climate outlook for July and the coming three-month season through September.
Drought Update: Mid-June 2026
According to the June 11, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor, 53% of South Dakota is currently in drought. These conditions are strongest primarily in the southern half of the state, impacting approximately 623,996 residents, or roughly two-thirds of the state’s population, highlighting the ongoing and expanding impact of drought across South Dakota.