If new predictions hold true it could be a hotter than normal summer across much of the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its outlook for the next three months. Forecasters are predicting that nearly every U.S. state will lean toward hotter than normal temperatures throughout June, July and August. The highest chances for above average heat are in the West. States that are not predicted to see warmer temperatures are North and South Dakota, Minnesota and western Iowa.
The same areas that could see higher temperatures are also predicted to receive less than average precipitation. Meanwhile, the eastern portion of the U.S. could receive more rain than normal. These predictions come as meteorologists say we are coming into a La Niña pattern, which is usually associated with drought conditions for southern half of the country.
