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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 >

 

 

Key Messages:

  • Temperatures and precipitation were slightly below average across the region.
  • Moderate to severe drought persists for most of the region.
  • Odds are tilted towards below average temperatures and slightly tilted towards above normal precipitation through February.
  • There are equal chances for above, below, or around normal temperatures with a slight tilt towards above normal precipitation from February through April.

 
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