The last few days have been gorgeous with morning temperatures in the 50s and 60s and afternoon highs in the 80s! The pleasant weather continues thanks to an area of high pressure. We will see plenty of sunshine with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
As we look ahead to the next few weeks and even months, what can we expect? The Climate Prediction Center releases weekly and seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks for the United States. As we head through the end of October, here’s what the forecast entails for the Southeast.
Temperatures are expected to be near-average if not slightly above average over the next few weeks. Today’s average high at Jacksonville International Airport is 81 degrees and will drop to 77 degrees at the end of the month.
Rainfall is expected to be near-average, if not slightly above average through the end of the month. The next rain chance in the short term is in association with a cold front, which could bring a few showers to our area on Sunday and/or Monday. Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal.
Looking ahead to the future we are forecast to be in a weak La Niña. Regarding what this means for hurricane activity, you can check out a previous story here. La Niña typically brings warmer temperatures to the Southeast, which is reflected in the temperature outlook through the end of the year.
La Niña typically brings drier weather to the Southeast, which is reflected in the precipitation outlook through the end of the year. Precipitation for our area is forecast to be near-average.
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