OSU experts are available to provide context and answer questions regarding recent heavy rains and their potential impact across the state.

On the topics of weather and climate

Gary McManus, State Climatologist, Oklahoma Mesonet

Availability

Wednesday, June 2 after 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, any time

Friday, not in office

Further ahead (June 7-11), uncertain

Cell: 406-823-9054 | gmmcmanus@mesonet. org.

Wes Lee, AgricultureCoordinator at Oklahoma Mesonet, Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State

Availability

Anytime this week

Further ahead (June 7-11), also largely available

Cell: 405-882-3444 | wes.lee@okstate.edu On the topic of mosquitoes

Justin Talley, Professor and OSU Extension Livestock Entomologist, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Availability

Anytime this Thursday or Friday

Office: 405-744-5643 | Cell: 405-269-4189 | justin. talley@okstate.edu

Andrine Shufran, Associate OSU Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Availability

4-5 p.m. Wednesday (today)

Anytime Thursday or Friday

Office: 405-744-7755 | Cell: 405-743-9311

On the topic of septic tanks

Sergio Abit, Associate Professor and Researcher, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Availability

On leave until June 7

Office: 405-744-9586 | sergio.abit@okstate.edu