Climate outlooks
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued their latest seasonal climate outlook today for October through December 2022. The maps show that they expect October to be warmer and drier than normal across most of the country. There is less certainty in the Southeast because we are still in the Atlantic tropical season and if we get…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that it should be a rainy weekend for most of the region, dumping showers on many football games and other outdoor activities. By Monday night a cold front is expected to move through the region, bringing cool and dry conditions to most of the region with the exception of…
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued their latest ENSO outlook today. It shows that there is a 91% chance that the current La Nina will last through fall, and a 54% chance that it will last through March 2023. Typically, a La Nina winter in the Southeast means an increased likelihood of warmer than normal temperatures…
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Most of the Southeast experienced conditions in August that were wetter and warmer than usual, although as usual there were variations across the region. Some areas are still feeling the impacts of too much rain, while others have experienced dry conditions that have reduced yields in their crops. The humid conditions and lack of sunshine…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that most of the region can expect a fairly rainy week ahead. The driest period will be mid-week, with rain chances higher on either end. The driest region will be eastern North Carolina and adjoining South Carolina and Virginia, which will be largely missed by the rain events. The…
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The latest monthly outlook for September 2022 were released yesterday. The outlook shows that wetter than normal conditions are expected in September, especially early in the month. The temperature is expected to be warmer than normal in most of the region, with Alabama not leaning towards either warmer or cooler than normal. This is most…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that most of the rain that is expected to fall this week will be located near the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, including all of Florida. Those areas could see several inches of rain. Not good news for the farmers in those areas, who are already battling soggy soil and…
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