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TAMPA, Fla. — Climate forecasters with NOAA mentioned the South will see drier than average situations and warmer than average temperatures within the upcoming winter months (December 2022 – January 2023).
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center mentioned the general local weather within the U.S. and the continuing drought in lots of locations will as soon as once more be pushed by a 3rd consecutive winter of La Niña.
“Drought conditions are now present across approximately 59% of the country, but parts of the Western U.S and southern Great Plains will continue to be the hardest hit this winter,” mentioned Jon Gottschalck, chief, Operational Prediction Branch, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. “With the La Niña climate pattern still in place, drought conditions may also expand to the Gulf Coast.”
Looking on the forecast, Florida has a 40%-50% probability of above regular temperatures within the upcoming winter months. That pattern is similar throughout southeastern Georgia, southern Alabama and the remainder of the Gulf Coast states. It additionally is anticipated within the desert southwest and stretching into southern California.
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If you are wanting for the coldest U.S. climate, the Climate Prediction Center mentioned you may have to go to the Dakotas, northern Minnesota, Montana, norther Idaho, and Northern Washington.
On the precipitation entrance, Florida and the remainder of the Gulf Coast has a 40%-50% of getting beneath regular rainfall from December by way of February 2023. The highest chance of dry climate is anticipated in southern and southwestern Texas.
The heaviest precipitation, based on the Climate Prediction Center, is anticipated within the Great Lakes states and within the Pacific Northwest.
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A vivid spot for Florida can be a lot of the peninsula just isn’t forecast to see drought situations over the winter. Unfortunately, the Great Plains, and elements of the Southwest will see persevering with or worsening drought situations by way of February 2023.