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Despite the water-rich nature of the southeastern U.S., extended and intense dry periods intermittently occur across the region leading to reduced soil moisture levels and surface water supplies. These drought periods affect the landscape at different scales, with agriculture experiencing impacts earlier than other sectors
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf Coast Region for June–August 2024. Dated September 2024.
Summer temperatures were above normal across the Gulf Coast Region with temperatures 1°F to 4°F above normal in most locations. The greatest departures were seen along the Mississippi and Florida Gulf Coasts where departures of 3°F to 4°F were common. Precipitation was mixed across the Region during summer.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast and Caribbean Region for June–August 2024. Dated September 2024. (Updated October 2024 to add Spanish translation of Caribbean information.)
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf Coast Region for March–May 2024. Dated June 2024.
Spring temperatures were well above normal across the Gulf Coast region with temperatures averaging 2°F to 4°F above normal in most locations. Precipitation was mixed across the Region during Spring.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast and Caribbean Region for March–May 2024. Dated June 2024. (Updated July 2024 to add Spanish translation of Caribbean information.)
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf Coast Region for December 2023–February 2024. Dated March 2024.
Winter 2023-2024 temperatures were near normal across much of the Gulf Coast region, with temperatures averaging 2F below normal to 2F above normal in most locations. The Gulf Coast of Florida was the cool spot with most stations 2F below normal. Precipitation during winter 2023-2024 was variable across the Gulf Coast region.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast and Caribbean Region for December 2023–February 2024. Dated March 2024. (Updated April 2024 to add Spanish translation of Caribbean information.)
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf Coast Region for September–November 2023. Dated December 2023.