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Summer 2001 Outlook Shows Little Relief for Drought,
More Rain for Midwest
For Summer 2001, the nation
can expect:
Near-normal temperatures
and precipitation are likely for the Pacific Northwest, with no
relief from their long-term moisture deficits;
California can expect seasonal warmth and dryness;
In the central and northern Plains states, rainfall is expected
to be above normal, with cooler than normal temperatures;
In the Southeast, drier-than-normal conditions will likely persist
through June: Temperatures are expected to be above normal from
Texas eastward;
Near-normal to slightly warmer-than-normal conditions are expected
for the Mid-Atlantic region: Early season (June) dryness is likely,
which could aggravate the already dry conditions in the region;
In the Great Lakes region, the outlook calls for equal chances
of above, near or below-normal temperatures and precipitation;
Near-normal temperatures and precipitation are expected for the
Ohio Valley: Portions of this region have been experiencing drier-than-normal
conditions, which require above-normal precipitation to alleviate;
In the Southwest, expect above-normal temperatures and near normal
precipitation;
Warmer-than-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation
are expected in Alaska;
In Hawaii, drier-than-normal conditions are expected to continue
with warm temperatures in the northwest half of the state.
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