Jessica Rennells, NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center, Cornell University
Last week temperatures ranged from 3 to 6 degrees above normal for most of the state. Precipitation ranged from 1” to over 4”, with widespread flooding, particularly in the Mohawk Valley. The base 50 growing degree-days ranged from 125-175.
Flood warnings continue Tioga, Oneida and Herkimer counties. Thunderstorms Wed & Fri could produce heavy rains on already saturated soils.
Today will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. Temperatures will be in the upper 70’s to mid 80’s. Low temperatures will be in the upper 60’s to low 70’s.
Fourth of July will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms with highs throughout the 80’s. Lows will be in the mid 60’s to low 70’s.
High pressure from the East should move inland and decrease rainfall.
Friday will be partly cloudy with highs throughout 80’s and scattered showers possible. Overnight temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60’s.
Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs throughout 80’s with light scattered showers possible. Lows will be in the mid to upper 60’s.
Sunday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 80’s with light scattered showers possible. Sunday night will be in the mid to upper 60’s.
Monday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 80’s with light scattered showers possible. Lows will be n the upper 60’s to low 70’s.
Tuesday ‘s temperatures will be in the upper 70’s to mid 80’s with scattered showers. Lows will be in the upper 60’s to low 70’s.
The five-day precipitation amounts will range from 1/10th to ¾” inches.
The 8-14 day out look (July 10 – July 16) is showing normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
Maps of 8-14 day outlooks:
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/index.php
National Weather Service watch/warnings map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/hq/
NRCC Drought Page which features the US Drought Monitor map (updated every Thursday):
http://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/page_drought.html
