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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Overview

5th warmest May on record for Harrisburg and Williamsport.

 

HARRISBURG HAD A MONTHLY MEAN TEMPERATURE OF 67.2 DEGREES. THE
RECORD WARMEST MAY IN HARRISBURG REMAINS 1991 WHEN THE MONTHLY
MEAN TEMPERATURE WAS 69.1 DEGREES. A CONTINUOUS WEATHER RECORD HAS
BEEN KEPT IN HARRISBURG SINCE 1888.

WILLIAMSPORT HAD A MONTHLY MEAN TEMPERATURE OF 65.9 DEGREES. THE
RECORD WARMEST MAY IN WILLIAMSPORT REMAINS 1944 WHEN THE MONTHLY
MEAN TEMPERATURE WAS 67.4 DEGREES. A CONTINUOUS WEATHER RECORD HAS
BEEN KEPT IN WILLIAMSPORT SINCE 1895.
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Graph of Harrisburg Temperatures in May 2012
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