Tag Archives: Climate
U.S. Autumn Outlook
Much of the United States is expected to be warmer this autumn. Some drought relief may also be on the way for parts of the southeast and desert southwest. Read on for more information. Continue reading
July 2012 Fourth Warmest on Record
After the fourth warmest June on record, the combined global land and ocean temperature for July 2012 was 0.62°C (1.12°F) above the 20thcentury average of 15.8°C (60.4°F), making it the 4th warmest July on record (since 1880). Continue reading
Summer of Drought
Several parts of the world have recently been experiencing drought conditions, the worst of which has been for much of the United States. Abnormally high temperatures this summer for most of the West and Central U.S. are indicative of an upper-level, high pressure system (ridge), which has been prevailing over a great part of the US throughout the summer. Further, the economic and societal implications that stem from these ongoing drought conditions are rather significant, with almost 60% of the U.S. experiencing moderate to severe drought, and monsoonal rains in India being elusive, both negatively affecting crop yields. Through this post, we’ll explore recent drought conditions, the seasonal drought outlook, and societal impacts. Continue reading
