06.10.10
Wheat Harvest in Oklahoma
Wheat harvest is in full swing in Oklahoma. Some parts of the state are
virtually done with harvest, while others are just getting started.
Agweather can help you monitor current weather conditions,as well as
local forecasts.
As a general guideline, relative humidity below 50 percent allows
for drying of wheat for harvest. The wheat drying process speeds up when
relative humidity is below 40 percent and winds pick up to 10 miles per hour or
more. Farmers are well aware these conditions typically occur on sunny, clear
days with higher air temperatures.
To access relative humidty maps:
- From the main Agweather page, click Weather
- Choose Humidity in the left hand menu
- Select Current Humidity
To access hour-by-hour forecast information:
- From the main Agweather page, click Forecast
- Choose Nat. Weather Service in the left hand menu
- Select Hour-by-Hour Forecast
- Scroll down to box with Relative Humidity, Precipitation Potential and Sky Cover
(Relative humidity is shown in green)
