The 90-day forecast from the National Weather Service calls for increased chances of above-normal temperatures across the entire contiguous U.S. for August through October. The extended forecast calls for an area of below-normal precip for most of the western Corn Belt and Northern Plains. The central Corn Belt is expected to see “equal chances” of above-, below- and normal precip during the period. The far eastern Corn Belt, Delta and Southeast are likely to see above-normal rainfall through October.
The Seasonal Drought Outlook calls for drought to develop or persist in pockets of the western Corn Belt through October. No drought is expected across the eastern half of the country during the next three months.
