Map showing states where above-normal temperatures are expected to persist this fall

With the United States Scorching heatThose looking forward to a cooler fall may be disappointed.

NOAA Climate Prediction Center The latest three-month forecast for August, September and October has been released. The forecast shows that temperatures in almost every state will be above average in late summer and early fall.

Several states in the Northeast and West, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming, have particularly high odds (60-70%) for above-normal temperatures during these three months. The Mid-Atlantic region and the South have a 50-60% chance of above-normal temperatures.

A few states are immune. Weather maps show the West Coast, the Pacific Northwest and parts of North Dakota and Minnesota have an equal chance of normal weather, hotter than normal weather or colder than normal weather.

The three-month forecast comes as a La Nina warning is in effect. Weather officials declared the end of El Nino in June and said they expect La Nina to develop sometime in the coming months and last throughout the Northern Hemisphere winter.

under That girl NOAA explains that in such conditions, winter temperatures are typically warmer than normal in the South and cooler than normal in the North.

La Nina can also lead to a more severe hurricane season. Hurricane Beryldescribing the expected ‘Overactive’ hurricane season.

An updated three-month forecast will be released on August 15.

Extreme summer heat has caused multiple deaths in the United States. Death Valley National Park Visitors One man died and another was hospitalized after being exposed to the heat, officials said. Canyonlands National Parka father and daughter were found dead after getting lost and drinking water in 100-degree heat.

The world recently marked Record high temperatures every month throughout the yearThe European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced in June that this was a record Summer 2023Scientists say parts of the world are experiencing the hottest temperatures in 2,000 years.

“Millions of people around the world are already feeling the effects of climate change, including extreme temperatures, heavy rains, flooding and more.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said“… With every little bit of temperature increase, the risk of negative impacts becomes greater.”