A more normal pattern ahead into August

Aug 02, 2019

By Jim Noel

June and July together for Ohio will go down as 1-2 degrees warmer than normal and rainfall will go down on average as 100-175% of normal. However, details and timing matter. Looking at July only, rainfall will go down as 75-100 percent of normal over the southwest part of the state while the northern and east will down down as 100-150% of normal.

Average Temperature: Departure from Mean June 1, 2019 - July 27, 2019

Accumulate Precipitation: Percent of Mean June 1, 2019 - July 28, 2019

Over the next two weeks rainfall will be at or slightly below normal in the 1-2 inch range. Rainfall is expected into Tuesday July 30. After that rain event, the next will not occur until about August 6 or 7. The good news is temperatures will be close to normal over the next two weeks. There will be a burst of above normal temperatures this coming weekend though.

Accumulated Precipitation: Percent of Mean June 1, 2019 - July 28, 2019

NOAA/Climate Prediction Center 6-10 Day Temperature Outlook

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NOAA/Climate Prediction Center 6-10 Day Rainfall Outlook

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Two week rainfall totals are expected in the 1-2 inch range as attached graphic shows.

Source : osu.edu

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