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 trace amounts up to 2 inches. The base 50 growing degree-days ranged from 100-150.
Wet pattern continues. Flood & Flash Flood watches out for most of the state today.
Today will be cloudy with rain spreading across the state throughout the day and into the evening. Most areas will see 1-2” with localized amounts of 3”; Northern areas will see 2-3” with localized amounts of 4”. Temperatures will be in the upper 70’s and low 80’s. Lows will be in the mid to upper 60’s.
Friday will be in the mid 70’s to low 80’s with continued scattered showers. Friday night will be in the upper 50’s and low 60’s.
Saturday highs will be in the mid 70’s to low 80’s with scattered showers likely. Saturday night will be in the low to mid 60’s.
Sunday will be cloudy with scattered showers and highs in the upper 70’s to low 80’s. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 60’s.
**Potential significant hydrologic event for portions of the east coast late this weekend into midweek. Keep up to date with NWS forecasts.**
Monday will be mostly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 80’s and scattered showers possible. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 60’s.
Tuesday will have scattered showers with highs in the upper 70’s and low 80’s. Lows will be in the mid to upper 60’s.
Wednesday temperatures will be in the upper 70’s and low 80’s with showers likely. Lows will be in the mid to upper 60’s.
The five-day precipitation amounts will range from 1” to over 3”.
The 8-14 day out look (July 4 – July 10) is showing above 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
