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After the last several weeks of predominantly dry conditions, the national climate outlooks are finally showing confidence that temperatures should start shifting to cooler than normal and precipitation will be wetter than normal (Figure 1).
After the last several weeks of predominantly dry conditions, the national climate outlooks are finally showing confidence that temperatures should start shifting to cooler than normal and precipitation will be wetter than normal (Figure 1).
This past week has been so enjoyable temperature- and humidity-wise that it was easy to hope that it was going to stay this way for several more weeks.
Rain moved across Indiana earlier this week, bringing much-needed precipitation to the northern counties.
The climate outlooks issued by the national Climate Prediction Center are keeping things exciting for those trying to plan ahead.
On July 16th, the national Climate Prediction Center released the climate outlooks for August (Figure 1) and the August-September-October (Figure 2) period.
For the first time in what seems like months, the 8-to-14-day climate outlook is not showing significant confidence for above-normal temperatures in Indiana (Figure 1).
The past 30 days have been met with warmer than normal temperatures in the northern counties and drier than normal conditions throughout most of the state. This warm and dry environment is conducive to developing drought – particularly with the increased evapotranspiration rates. While climate outlooks are calling for increased confidence of above-normal precipitation throughout the rest of July, these events are likely to remain spotty with inconsistent coverage across the state.
The forecasts and climate outlooks are still calling for hot and dry (though humid) conditions for the rest of July.
The roller coaster ride of Indiana weather continues.
Prior to this week, there was growing concern of developing drought across Indiana.
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