NOAA Releases Summer Weather Outlook For FL, U.S.
FLORIDA — Florida's summer forecast "leans" toward above-normal temperatures this summer, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's newly released seasonal outlook.That shouldn't come as a surprise, with numerous days already this month with high temperatures topping 90 degrees in the Tampa and Miami regions. It will feel like 101 degrees Friday and 104 degrees on Saturday in Tampa as the heat combines with high humidity.Six of the next seven days will see high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher in the region, the National Weather Service said.The forecasters say conditions support elevated odds (40 to 50 percent) for above-normal temperatures for the southern Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast, including all of Florida, a prediction that earlier seasonal forecasts have also shared.Precipitation is likely to be above-normal each month across the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic states, and south through the Carolinas, Georgia and as far south as the Tampa Bay area.Some weather forecasters have called for an "explosive" hurricane season in the Atlantic, which has Floridians already taking stock of hurricane prep items for their homes. NOAA will issue its outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, May 23, and offer guidance on how the public can prepare for hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1.How steamy it will feel like outside is determined by the Heat Index, which is calculated with the air temperature and humidity. A heat index calculator is available at noaa.gov.National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationExperts said signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, a thready pulse, and possible fainting/vomiting.Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency that happens when the body temperature reaches 106 degrees or higher. Symptoms include hot dry skin, rapid and strong pulse, and possible unconsciousness. This more serious condition requires immediate medical attention.Here are some tips to prepare for severe heat:Check that your home's cooling system is working properly.Make sure your home is well insulated and that you have weather stripping around your doors and window sills to keep the cool air inside.Install window air conditioners snugly; insulate if necessary.Check air-conditioning ducts for proper insulation.Install temporary window reflectors (for use between windows and drapes), such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.Keep windows covered with shades, drapes, or temporary reflectors.Here are some tips for coping with extreme heat:Stay indoors as much as possible.Drink plenty of fluids and replace salts and minerals in your body. Limit your consumption of alcoholic drinks.Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible. Protect your face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.Spend time in air-conditioned places. If you cannot afford an air conditioner, spend some time each day in an air-conditioned environment such as public libraries, shopping malls or other indoor public spaces.Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning.Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.Florida has a 40 to 50 percent chance to see "above-normal" precipitation this summer.National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationHere's the National Weather Service forecast for the Tampa area for the next seven days:Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 3 to 7 mph.Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.The article NOAA Releases Summer Weather Outlook For FL, U.S. appeared first on Tampa, FL Patch.
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