Forecasters Predict Cooler May Before Intense Summer Heat Across U.S.
Meteorologists are forecasting a cooler-than-usual May for much of the United States, particularly in the Midwest and eastern regions, due to a dip in the jet stream. This cooler pattern is expected to shift by the third week of May, leading to a warmer summer. The Climate Prediction Center's outlook suggests above-normal temperatures for the majority of the country from May to July. The West Coast, especially the Pacific Northwest, is already experiencing above-average temperatures, with a quicker transition to summer-like conditions. AccuWeather predicts a summer of weather extremes, including heat waves in the West and South, flash flooding from Texas to the Ohio Valley, and worsening drought in the Northwest and Great Basin. 
