Forecasters Predict Cooler May Before Intense Summer Weather Extremes
Forecasters are predicting a cooler-than-usual May for much of the eastern United States, with temperatures expected to be below normal. This cooler trend is attributed to a dip in the jet stream, which is preventing warmer air from moving northward. The Midwest is expected to experience the most significant cooling, with some areas potentially seeing frost or freezing temperatures. In contrast, the West Coast, particularly the Pacific Northwest, is already experiencing above-average temperatures, signaling an early start to summer. As May progresses, the warmth is expected to spread from the West to the East, leading to a transition to summer-like conditions. AccuWeather forecasts a summer marked by weather extremes, including heat waves in the West and South, flash flooding in the Ohio Valley, and worsening drought conditions in the Northwest. 
