Climate outlooks
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This time of year I get a lot of questions about what we can expect for the weather in the upcoming growing season. There are several groups and individuals that provide outlooks on what to expect. One of these experts is Brad Rippey of USDA. This article from AgWeb provides Brad’s description of current conditions…
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The rain that is falling in a band stretching northeast from Apalachicola, FL through southern GA and on into the Carolinas should exit the region by the end of the weekend, bringing dry conditions through mid-week. Other areas will see lighter amounts of precipitation. The next system will start bringing light rain to the region…
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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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