Temperatures are on the rise in Greater Cincinnati, which begs the question: What kind of summer are we in store for?
The 2021 Farmers’ Almanac's extended forecast found that summer could have a greater-than-average frequency of thunderstorms for a large portion of the country.
"These summer rainstorms may be severe and spawn widespread tornadoes over the middle part of the country during June and July," the Almanac states.
The Almanac's forecast also calls for above-normal for about two-thirds of the country, especially in the South and East.
Greater Cincinnati is on the overlap of the "sweltering, thundery" and "muggy, thundery" zones for the summer.
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"While typically the hottest weather can be expected in late July or early August, this year’s summer heat could peak in late August, into early September," the Almanac says.
While summer thunderstorms are quite common, the number of storms predicted is a bit unusual.
“There will be a greater-than-average frequency of thunderstorms for a large portion of the country,” states Almanac editor Peter Geiger. “Many of these storms could prove to be quite strong, particularly over the eastern third of the nation.”
NWS predictions for this summer are similar
The National Weather Service April-May-June 2021 temperature outlook favors above-normal seasonal temperatures for nearly all the contiguous U.S. and above-normal seasonal total precipitation amounts for the Ohio Valley.
"Moreover, above-normal temperatures are most likely for the entire forecast domain as we move into and through the summer months," the National Weather Service said.
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