Most of U.S. to face above-normal temperatures through July: Outlook
Almost the entire U.S. faces between a 33 and 70 percent chance of experiencing above-normal temperatures from May through July, per the NWS
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The National Weather Service on Thursday released its seasonal temperature outlook for May through July.
What’s happening: Almost the entire U.S. faces between a 33 and 70 percent chance of experiencing above-normal temperatures during the period, the agency predicts, with normal defined as the 30-year average.
Zoom in: Parts of Utah, Nevada, and Idaho have the highest chances, at 60 to 70 percent, while just three states — Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota — and parts of a few others nearby have equal chances of temps being above or below normal.
The big picture: Meteorologists have noted that a strong El Niño climate pattern this summer could lead to global heat records, as well as severe storms and droughts.
- Tom Di Liberto, a scientist with nonprofit Climate Central, said Thursday that “the risk is high enough to be worried.” Go deeper
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