A look at NOAA’s latest climate outlook for the upcoming summer shows much of the lower 48 will continue the streak of temperatures that are well above average and precipitation that will be hit or miss west of the Mississippi River.
While the weakening El Niño signals a transition to ENSO-neutral conditions are likely over the summer, the warmest years on record have all occurred while the weather pattern is waning. The June, July and August outlook favors warm temperatures across most of the U.S., with the Northeast receiving more rainfall than is typical.