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While we just wrapped up the month of May,   "But it is looking like we are going to experience our warmest U.S. May on record." said USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.  He noted several locations across the U.S. reported record or near record heat during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  And it'...

After a slow start to spring, it looks like Mother Nature has kicked things into a higher gear.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service says for many regions of the Northwest, it feels like we skipped spring and we’re headed toward summer.   “...

The fall forecast is trending more towards the chances of a La Niña weather pattern.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration raised the chances of La Niña development this fall from roughly 55% to 70%.   An official "La Niña watch" was issued Thursday by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, which means the pattern is likely to form within the next few months.  The forecast says

Drought conditions continues to spread across the Inland Northwest.     Latest figures, from NOAA, show roughly 3% of Washington is under a D1 “Moderate Drought” designation.  Much coming in the southeastern part of the state.  That is much better than...