SUMMER: What will this summer be like? According to Farmers’ Almanac, the answer is sultry and soggy.
“After accurately predicting a teeth-chattering winter and a chilly, wet spring in many regions of the country, the Farmers’ Almanac is releasing its forecast for the summer. And according to the Almanac’s 202-year-old weather formula, summer 2019 overall should see near-normal, summer temperatures across much of the nation — but there will be exceptions.
“The central and southwestern states are on tap for a very hot summer, especially in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.”
Areas east of the Mississippi will have above-normal precipitation, too, they predict.
“Much of our summer forecast predicts lots of rain, thunderstorms, and wetness during July and August in the Northeast and New England areas,” shared Pete Geiger, Philom., Editor, adding, “the increased clouds and showers will likely keep temperatures below the dozen or so 90 degree days that might otherwise occur. However, you should count on days with temps well up into the ’80s. Add to that the above-normal precipitation, and you’ve got oppressively humid and uncomfortable conditions.”
And, of course, when it is hot and muggy, thunderstorms are common.
“In late June, the north and south central states should expect a bout of dangerous weather with the potential to spawn thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging straight-line winds, and even a devastating tornado threat. Meanwhile, oppressively high humidity paired with frequent thunderstorms will be the rule for the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida during July.
“For the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest, the Farmers’ Almanac predicts the heat and humidity to build in June, and that July will be a stormy, warm month. And while near-to-below normal precipitation is forecast west of the Mississippi, a stormy summer is on tap for this region overall. Some bouts of severe weather may rumble through in late July. Some of the storms, especially for parts of Michigan, are capable of large hail.”
Ugh.
