Will summer weather on the MS Coast be hotter than usual? Here’s what Farmer’s Almanac, NWS says
School’s almost out for the summer across Mississippi, meaning the official start to the season isn’t far behind.
What will the season bring to the Mississippi Coast this year? Here’s what experts are forecasting and what it could mean for your vacation plans.
When is the first day of summer?
Summer officially begins Sunday, June 21, according to timeanddate.com. It will last for 93 days, until the autumnal equinox on September 22.
Summer weather predictions from the Farmer’s Almanac
Most of the United States, including the Mississippi Coast, is expected to experience a “hotter than normal” summer, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The Gulf Coast is also likely to see higher levels of precipitation than usual, along with the Heartland and parts of the Pacific Northwest, weather experts said.
Tropical storms are forecast for early June and late August in the Deep South region, which includes Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama.
Predictions from National Weather Service and AccuWeather experts
The Mississippi Coast can expect above average temperatures by about 40-50% for the summer, according to the National Weather Service’s outlook for June through August issued April 16.
AccuWeather experts are also predicting a hotter season than normal.
“Meteorological summer starts on Sunday, June 1 and runs through the end of August, a three-month span that will feature sweltering heat, severe weather, intense wildfires and the start of a dynamic hurricane season,” forecasters said.
Frequent storms in June and July could be severe, and there’s a potential to see derechos, or intense groups of thunderstorms, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok.
“The Gulf is warm and will lead to intense severe weather events into summer,” Pastelok said.
