The 90-day forecast from the National Weather Service calls for elevated chances for above-normal temps over the entire U.S. through September. The precip outlook calls for increased odds of below-normal rainfall over most of the western Corn Belt, Northern Plains and PNW during the period. There are “equal chances” for normal, above-normal and below-normal precip for most of Iowa through most of the central and eastern Corn Belt. Above-normal rainfall is likely for the far eastern Corn Belt, Delta, Southeast and East Coast through September.
The Seasonal Drought Outlook shows the greatest area of risk for dryness is Nebraska, along with portions of southern South Dakota and far northern Kansas through September. Timeliness of rainfall will be key in these areas.
