315: Real Rain, More Heat, & Severe Storms: What’s Next Across the Cattle Belt with Gary Lezack

A major shift in the weather pattern is underway and it could impact everything from planting to cattle conditions across the country. Lauren sits down with Gary Lezak to break down what we’re seeing right now and what’s coming next, including much needed rain in some regions, continued drought in others, and the increasing risk of severe weather as we move deeper into spring. They also look ahead to the summer months, discussing potential heat waves, rainfall patterns, and how long-range weather models are helping producers better understand what’s ahead. This episode covers what producers should be watching as weather continues to drive decisions across the cattle industry. Links:Weather 20/20 Dashboard Discount⁠ - https://www.weather2020.com/partner/cattle-usaSubstack - https://weather2020.substack.com/The Global Predictor App ⁠- ⁠https://www.weather2020.com/global-predictor-mobile-appYoutube⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/@Weather2020Follow Gary on X ⁠- https://x.com/glezak CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusadrive.com/premiumCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:Rain is expected across parts of the cattle belt in the coming weeksSevere weather risks are increasing through late springSome areas may face delays due to excess rainfallLong-term forecasts point to heat waves later this summerWeather patterns continue to shift quickly across regionsChapters:00:00 Introduction + current weather pattern04:00 Spring outlook and temperature trends08:00 Rain forecast across the cattle belt14:00 Regional moisture differences20:00 Severe weather risks26:00 Summer heat outlook32:00 Long-term forecasting insights38:00 Final thoughtscattle weather forecast, rain forecast cattle belt, severe storms agriculture, Gary Lezak weather, long range weather forecast, cattle industry weather impact, agriculture weather trends, spring weather cattle, summer heat wave forecast, livestock weather conditions, ag weather podcast, drought and rain patterns, weather outlook farming