Climate outlooks
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The latest NOAA outlook for July and for July through September 2017 show that for both the one- and three-month temperatures, there is an increased chance of above normal temperatures across the Southeast but especially in south Florida. Equal chances of above, near or below precipitation amounts covers the Southeast, indicating no good climate signals…
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Another week of good rain is expected across most of the Southeast starting today, with most areas expected to receive well over an inch. Florida should receive 3 inches in some places, which will put a further dent in the drought there. The driest area will be eastern North Carolina and South Carolina, where less…
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Dr. Jeff Masters of Weather Underground has a discussion today about climate conditions for the upcoming summer based on the latest forecast from Columbia University’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society. It shows that parts of the US, particularly the intermountain west including Denver and Salt Lake City have the highest chance of above…
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A very wet week is expected for the Florida peninsula this week, with most areas expected to see several inches of rain. That is likely to put a dent in the drought that has developed in that region over recent weeks. The rest of the Southeast is also expected to get good rainfall in the…
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The Climate Prediction Center published its monthly outlook for June today. It shows that for northern parts of the Southeast there is a slight increase in the chance of cooler than normal temperatures, with south Florida the only area with an increased chance of above normal temperatures. Most of the Southeast has an increased chance of…
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After last week’s heavy rains, farmers will be glad to get some relief this week in the form of lighter rainfalls. Many parts of the Southeast will see less than half an inch of rain, which will give the soil a chance to dry out. Last week’s rain gave everyone at least normal rainfall, and…
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For the first time in months, the 7-day QPF shows a LOT of rain across most of the Southeast over the next week. If the amounts are to be believed, some areas could see six inches or more, and almost everywhere will see at least three inches. The fun begins on Saturday afternoon into evening…
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