Most of U.S. set for above-normal temps in September: Outlook

Roughly two-thirds of the United States is predicted to face above-normal temperatures to kick off the fall

US temperature map

Image: NWS

The National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday released its preliminary monthly temperature outlook for September. 

What’s happening: Roughly two-thirds of the United States is predicted to face above-normal temperatures to kick off the fall, with ‘normal’ representing the 30-year average. 

Zoom in: A swath of states including Florida, Louisiana, and Oklahoma has a 40 to 50 percent chance of experiencing above-normal temps during the month, while an area surrounding the Rockies faces a 60 to 70 percent chance, per the outlook.

  • Yes, but: Most of the Midwest and Northeast have equal chances of temperatures being above, near, or below normal.

What’s next: The NWS will release a final September outlook on August 31.

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