Long range summer forecast released by NOAA

NOAA released its latest climate outlook for the United States Friday. The outlook shows that June will be a bit warmer and wetter than normal in the Southeast, especially around Florida.

The three-month outlook for June through August also shows the region is expected to be wetter than normal.

This is good news for the prolonged drought across north Florida is expected to see improvement over the next few months.

Here are some additional details about the climate outlook:

• Temperatures are expected to be one to three degrees Fahrenheit above normal in the Southeast during June, July, and August.
• Precipitation is expected to be 10 to 20 percent above normal in the Southeast during the same period.
• The drought in Florida is expected to go away over the next couple of months.
• Both the June outlooks for temperatures and rain are expected to be higher than normal as El Nino develops over the summer across the eastern Pacific.

The climate outlook is based on a variety of factors, including historical weather data, current conditions, and computer models. The outlook is not a guarantee of future weather, but it can help farmers and other decision-makers make informed plans.