Climate outlooks
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The latest 7-day precipitation forecast for this week shows that most parts of the region should see some precipitation. Southern Florida will be the driest part of the region. For most, it will be rain, but northern and higher elevation areas could see some snow, so watch those forecasts if you are planning to do…
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The latest monthly and seasonal outlook for the US was released today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. It shows that warmer than normal temperatures are expected across the region, due to a combination of a long-term warming trend and the current moderate La Nina. Precipitation is also expected to be lower than normal as La…
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The combination of a strong La Niña and a long-term trend towards warmer temperatures means that Florida could see warm and dry conditions over the winter and an increased chance of fires next spring, according to a recent article in Florida Today. April is usually when fires are most common, and this coming year could…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that there will be rain over this weekend lingering into mid-week in Alabama, Georgia, and along the Appalachians, but the Florida peninsula and the coastal plains of Georgia and South Carolina will be mostly missed, adding to their abnormally dry conditions. By the end of the week, dry conditions…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that very little rain is expected this week, mostly on Sunday and Monday. After that, the week looks dry for everywhere but southern Florida. Normal rainfall is expected for week two before drier conditions return for the end of the month. With this little rain in the forecast, abnormally…
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The latest 30-day climate outlook for December was released today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. It shows that there is no strong trend towards warmer or colder conditions in December except in southern Florida. We know early December will be colder than normal, but late December is still expected to be warmer than normal so…
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This week should be fairly wet for most of the Southeast, with the exception of southern Florida. One system will move through this weekend, bringing rain to the region and perhaps some snow in the higher elevations and northern states. Frost will end the growing season for many parts of the region except those near…
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