[californiadisasters] Warm Spring, Continued Drought Predicted For US

Warm spring, continued drought predicted for US

Updated 11:32 am, Thursday, March 21, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — Government forecasters say much of the United States can expect a warm spring and persistent drought.

The National Weather Service said Thursday above-normal temperatures are predicted across most of the Lower 48 states and northern Alaska. The forecast also calls for little relief for the drought-stricken Midwest and Southwest. Currently, half the country is experiencing moderate to exceptional drought.

Late snowmelt will bring a threat of river flooding along the upper Mississippi. North Dakota is at the most risk of flooding from the Red River.

A cooler spring is predicted for the Pacific Northwest and northern Great Plains. Drier-than-normal conditions are on tap for the West and Gulf Coast. Hawaii is expected to be cooler and drier than usual.

The spring outlook covers April, May and June.

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Online:

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2013/20130321_springoutlook.html

Source: http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Warm-spring-continued-drought-predicted-for-US-4373635.php

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