New Rainstorm Predictions Show Plenty of Precipitation in Our Future
Weather patterns indicate a high likelihood of continued rainfall
Recent forecasts predict a wet few months ahead
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a new forecast predicting a high likelihood of continued rainfall in the coming months. The forecast is based on the persistence of a La Niña pattern in the Pacific Ocean, which typically leads to wetter-than-average conditions in the southern and eastern United States.
The NWS predicts that the heaviest rainfall will occur in the southeastern United States, with some areas receiving up to 20 inches of rain above normal. The Ohio Valley and the Great Lakes region are also expected to see above-average rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 10 inches of rain above normal.
The NWS warns that the heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in some areas. Residents in flood-prone areas should take steps to prepare for potential flooding, such as moving valuables to higher ground and having a plan in place to evacuate if necessary.
What is La Niña?
La Niña is a climate pattern that occurs when the Pacific Ocean is cooler than normal. This cooling can cause changes in weather patterns around the world, including increased rainfall in the southern and eastern United States.
La Niña events typically last for 9 to 12 months, but they can sometimes last for longer. The current La Niña event began in September 2020 and is expected to continue through the spring of 2023.
What are the impacts of La Niña?
La Niña can have a variety of impacts on the United States, including:
- Increased rainfall in the southern and eastern United States
- Drought in the southwestern United States
- Colder and wetter winters in the northern United States
- More frequent and intense storms
How can I prepare for La Niña?
There are a few things you can do to prepare for La Niña, including:
- Stay informed about the latest weather forecasts
- Have a plan in place to evacuate if necessary
- Move valuables to higher ground
- Stock up on food and water
- Protect your home from flooding
Plenty of opportunities for more rain remain in our future
The NWS forecast predicts that the heavy rainfall will continue for the next few months. Residents in flood-prone areas should take steps to prepare for potential flooding.
La Niña is a climate pattern that can cause changes in weather patterns around the world, including increased rainfall in the southern and eastern United States. La Niña events typically last for 9 to 12 months, but they can sometimes last for longer.
There are a few things you can do to prepare for La Niña, including staying informed about the latest weather forecasts, having a plan in place to evacuate if necessary, moving valuables to higher ground, stocking up on food and water, and protecting your home from flooding.
