I do not claim to be an expert, but there is a lot of stuff going on to our south. I believe that we may come back to a wetter solution.
Historically, when severe drought threatens in the MA, salvation arrives at the last minute.
After 24 hrs. the models thankfully still believe that we turn wet next week from a blocky pattern with a cut-off ULL nearby. For Augusta County, the 6 day qp ending Sat. June 24 is GFS 4.11", ECM 5.53", GEM 3.30". This gives a blend of 4.31"
The widely ranging totals are to be expected in June. The Va. State Climatoligst used to tell me. Jim, we have to go into the spring wet, otherwise it will be very easy to slip into drought. We went into the spring dry this year. Drought will be likely this summer unless we witness a complete reversal of the pattern.................... Will it be a drought disaster???
115 miles southwest of D.C., the atmospheric smoke is more pronounced than any previous day. It reminds of the atmospheric haze that was prominent during summer 50 years ago, but rare in recent years.
42 at 6 am.
Abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions will worsen during the next 7 days for most areas.
There are some indications that the pattern may break down for next week.
I have been thoroughly disappointed in the globals recently. They don't have a clue which pivots 300 degrees between runs!!!! Anyone who believes their trash is busy looking for beachfront property in Winchester. The worst reality is that NWS still relies on their dribble. This is dismal on NWS. NWS constantly forecasts too much sun and too much wind for my area. The LWX folks???
Yes, I know the crock about how good they are compared to 10 years ago. I believe we should do better.