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After an unusually mild October, models suggest a shift towards a wintry pattern in mid-November, with the potential for snow and rain in the central U.S. due to disrupted jet stream patterns and cold air systems from Siberia.
A series of wet storms is expected to hit California, bringing significant rainfall, strong winds, and heavy snow, with the potential for localized flooding and power outages. The first storm is forecast to hit the Pacific Northwest before moving south, with flood watches and high wind warnings in effect for Northern California. While Southern California is expected to receive moderate rainfall, flood advisories may be issued for San Diego and Orange counties. Despite concerns about a potential "megaflood" due to climate change, experts emphasize that the likelihood of such an event occurring imminently remains low.
The Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions have experienced rainy weekends for nearly two months due to a persistent weather pattern in the upper atmosphere. Storm systems have been crossing the region every six to eight days, resulting in continuous wet conditions. This has affected fall foliage tourism in New England. The upcoming weekend will bring more rain and even some snowflakes in high elevations. However, there are signs of hope as the Climate Prediction Center predicts near-normal precipitation amounts for the next week, indicating that the excessively wet conditions may soon come to an end.
The weather pattern in Sarasota, Florida is expected to change in early July, with high pressure positioning over Bermuda and bringing an east to southeast wind in the morning and early afternoon, followed by a sea breeze or west wind in the afternoon near the coast. This change will lead to more showers and thunderstorms developing inland and moving towards the coast later in the day, with rain chances increasing to 50-60% next week. Temperatures will remain in the low to mid 90s, and humidity will be high but not as extreme as in recent days.
An air quality alert has been extended in Michigan due to haze from Canadian wildfires, but the National Weather Service predicts that an approaching weather system will push the smoke east, clearing up the skies. The alert is in place until 1 a.m. Saturday, posing a danger for sensitive groups. Detroit had the worst air quality in the world earlier this week, but now Chicago holds that title. The smoke originated from over 200 wildfires in Canada. The Detroit Health Department has opened respite centers for residents without air conditioning, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has a hotline for air quality questions.
A stuck weather pattern is bringing days of rain and cool temperatures to Maine, with some areas expected to receive up to 4 inches of rain. The pattern is caused by a high-pressure system over the Atlantic Ocean and a low-pressure system over the Great Lakes, which is expected to persist for several days. This is part of a larger trend of changing weather patterns and increased precipitation in the region due to climate change.