# 384: Weather Outlook: Heat Waves, Drought & What's Coming Next with Gary Lezack

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Podcast: [CattleUSA Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cattleusa-daily-7200592)
Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

From triple-digit temperatures and lingering drought to harvest conditions and hurricane season, weather continues to play a major role across cattle country. In this episode, Lauren Moylan welcomes back Weather 2020's Gary Lezak to discuss the latest weather patterns impacting producers across the country. Together, they cover the recent heat waves, where meaningful rainfall is falling, what regions remain in drought, and what producers should expect as we move through August and toward harvest. Gary also shares how long-range weather forecasting can help producers make more informed decisions and what he's watching as the next weather pattern begins to develop. Links: CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m ⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/ CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759 CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_share Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamedia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/ Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9g CattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/ Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/ Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Showboatmediaco The Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/ Key Takeaways: Another significant heat wave is expected across parts of cattle country before temperatures begin to moderate Most of the central Corn Belt has received beneficial moisture, while drought conditions continue across portion…

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