Tag: climate_prediction_center

El Niño Strengthens, Poised to Impact Fairfax County Weather Through 2026

10 Jul 2026 11:33 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Emergency Information

El Niño conditions are building in the Pacific, confirmed by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. This major shift is expected to influence Fairfax County's weather through late 2026 and into next winter.

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Iowa Faces Expanding Dry Conditions After Below-Normal May Rainfall

4 Jun 2026 1:27 p.m. · Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa's dry conditions worsened in May due to low rainfall, expanding across northern and eastern regions. A drought watch continues for northwest Iowa, with forecasts predicting persistent dryness through August.

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