Cool temperatures may be hard to find over the next three months despite what the calendar shows.
The Climate Prediction Center's outlook for September through November is not promising for those looking for relief from the heat.
The seasons are divided into three-month periods based on the temperature that would be expected. The hottest three months are meteorological summer and meteorological fall.
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Most of the nation is predicted to see above average temperatures this fall. Utah, Colorado and parts of eastern and southeastern New England are expected to have the hottest temperatures.
From the central and southern Rockies into West Texas, well-above-average temperatures are expected.
Most of the Lower 48 is predicted to be warmer than average.
The fall should start on September 1.
Near-average temperatures are forecast for the northern tier from Washington state into the northern Rockies and northern Plains, but no areas are expected to be cooler than average.
This is an outlook for the next three months. Warmer or cooler weather can be provided by an upper level area of high pressure or a cold front.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that nearly half of the U.S. was experiencing some kind of dry spell. The precipitation outlook for the next three months is not very promising.
Between September and November, rain and/or snow will be hard to come by in much of the country, because of Drier than average conditions.
Parts of the lower Ohio and mid-Mississippi valleys are favored for below average precipitation.
There is a first glimpse of fall foliage predictions.
The mid-Atlantic coastline is expected to see a fall that is less wet than average.
Near-average amounts of rain and/or snow are forecast along much of the west, east and gulf coast, as well as across the northern tier.
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