The National Weather Service has issued its summer outlook, and most of the United States is expected to be warmer than normal — including here in Tampa.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The summer 2024 forecast recently released by NOAA could be summed up in a few words: The heat is on.
Last summer was known for its blazing heat and drought across Tampa Bay. Rainfall deficits of 12-18 inches created crunchy lawns and caused the environment to heat up as the sun’s full energy could focus on heating the ground rather than evaporation.
Tampa officially had its second warmest summer on record, with an average temperature of 85.6 degrees — 2 degrees above the average of 83.6 degrees. Plant City, Bradenton and Sarasota not only broke numerous record highs but had their warmest summer on record.
How about this summer? Don’t look for much relief.
It looks like another sizzler with temperatures favoring above-average temperatures for almost the entire country, with only the Dakotas expected to be near normal.
The Northeast …
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