"Summer 2024: Above-Average Temperatures Forecast Across US"
The NOAA and The Weather Company are predicting an unusually hot summer for most of the U.S. in 2024, with warmer-than-average temperatures expected for June, July, and August. Factors such as the waning El Niño and developing La Niña, as well as long-term climate trends, contribute to this forecast. The Northeast and a large portion of the West are expected to experience the most significant heat, while the far northern Plains may escape the warmth. Additionally, forecasts suggest a drier-than-average summer for most of the Plains and Rockies, potentially exacerbating drought and wildfires across the West.