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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

For Northlanders who want to know what the upcoming winter will be like- here you go.

The National Climate Center released the winter outlook graphics, below. Click on the image for a larger view.

 

 

2013-14 Winter Outlook
Temperature Precipitation
 This graphic indicates equal chances of above, below and normal winter temperatures for the most of the northland. a portion of the far west shows an inclination toward a colder than normal winter.  This graphic indicates equal chances of avbove, below and normal winter precipitation for the northland.
NOAA's Story
  Climate.gov Video