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A hot start to June across Alabama<\/strong><\/p>\n Welcome to meteorological summer<\/strong>, which officially began on Sunday, June 1<\/strong>, bringing with it a strong signal of above-average heat<\/strong> for much of Alabama<\/strong>. While summer heat is nothing new in the Deep South, this year\u2019s outlook from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center<\/strong> hints at even warmer-than-usual conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Most of Alabama<\/strong> faces a 33 to 40 percent probability<\/strong> of above-normal temperatures<\/strong> throughout June<\/strong>, with extreme southern counties<\/strong> like those along the Gulf Coast<\/strong> seeing 40 to 50 percent odds<\/strong>. That means areas such as Mobile<\/strong>, Dothan<\/strong>, and Gulf Shores<\/strong> could experience more intense heat<\/strong> as the month progresses.<\/p>\n This forecast aligns with national trends. Most of the United States<\/strong> is looking at a hotter-than-usual start to summer<\/strong>, except for the central U.S.<\/strong>, which holds equal chances<\/strong> of cooler or warmer temperatures, and Alaska<\/strong>, where below-average temperatures<\/strong> are likely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What makes this summer \u201cmeteorological\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n Meteorologists divide the year into four seasons<\/strong> based on calendar months<\/strong>, making it easier to collect and compare climate data. That\u2019s why meteorological summer<\/strong> runs from June 1 through August 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In contrast, astronomical summer<\/strong>, determined by Earth\u2019s orbit<\/strong>, won\u2019t begin until Friday, June 20<\/strong>, marked by the summer solstice<\/strong>, also known as the longest day of the year<\/strong> in terms of daylight.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A rainy pattern to persist \u2014 but not just yet<\/strong><\/p>\n The precipitation outlook<\/strong> for June<\/strong> shows a 40 to 50 percent probability<\/strong> of above-average rainfall<\/strong> across the entire state. From Huntsville<\/strong> in the north to Montgomery<\/strong> in the center and Baldwin County<\/strong> in the south, residents should brace for continued wet conditions<\/strong>, at least statistically speaking.<\/p>\n But in the short term, things look drier<\/strong>. Aside from a few isolated showers<\/strong> in northern Alabama today<\/strong>, much of the state should enjoy relatively dry skies<\/strong> through midweek<\/strong>. However, rain chances are expected to increase<\/strong> starting Thursday<\/strong>, with higher humidity and unstable air<\/strong> likely returning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A warmer, wetter season ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking further into the three-month summer period (June through August)<\/strong>, the outlook continues to lean toward a season dominated by both heat and humidity<\/strong>. Most of Alabama<\/strong> holds a 40 to 50 percent probability<\/strong> of experiencing above-average temperatures and rainfall<\/strong>, indicating that air conditioning and umbrellas<\/strong> will both be in frequent use this summer.<\/p>\n Whether you’re on the Gulf Coast<\/strong>, in the Appalachian foothills<\/strong>, or somewhere in between, be prepared for a sultry Alabama summer<\/strong> with frequent showers and storms<\/strong> breaking up the heat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A hot start to June across Alabama Welcome to meteorological summer, which officially began on Sunday, June 1, bringing with it a strong signal of above-average heat for much of Alabama. While summer heat is nothing new in the Deep South, this year\u2019s outlook from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center hints at even warmer-than-usual conditions. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":3471,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n