Scorching Summer On Way For NYC, Farmers' Almanac Predicts

NEW YORK, NY – This summer is going to be a scorcher, according to the long range forecast released by the Farmers' Almanac.

Temperatures are going to be higher than normal and, though heavy thunderstorms are expected, the total rainfall is going to be low – possibly to the extent that the Northeast will suffer drought conditions, according to the prediction.

Among dates to watch out for: Beautiful weather is expected around May 20th and at the beginning of June, but heavy rains will hit around June 4 and again on the 20th.

The Farmers' Almanac has been publishing long-range forecasts since 1818, based on what it calls a "top secret mathematical and astronomical formula that relies on sunspot activity, tidal action, planetary position and many other factors."

Think it's nonsense? Take look back to last winter when brutal weather was forecast. The accuracy of that is still fresh in New Yorkers' memories.

Here's a more detailed look at the forecast:

APRIL 2018

28th-30th.Heavy rains, then fair skies.

MAY 2018

1st-3rd.Fair, dry.
4th-7th.Showers Ohio Valley into New England, then clearing skies.
8th-11th.Very unsettled; numerous showers, thunderstorms.
12th-15th.Clearing/pleasant.
16th-19th.Gusty, showery weather, then fair skies.
20th-23rd.Sunny skies.
24th-27th.Very unsettled, then fair, pleasant.
28th-31st.Scattered thunderstorm activity.

JUNE 2018

1st-3rd.Skies clear across the Northeast.
4th-7th.Wet weather.
8th-11th.Mostly fair skies. Looks dry for the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes at Elmont, Long Island, NY.
12th-15th.Showers for much of the Northeast, New England, then fair.
16th-19th.A spell of fine, dry weather.
20th-23rd.Heavy rains, then turning fair.

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