The U.S. population weight CDD forecast for the 2023 warm season (MAY-SEP) is adjusted slightly cooler as in general areas at risk of hot weather re generally not high demand electricity areas (except Texas). The 2023 forecast is markedly less warm than the past 3 years.

Rainfall needed to neutralize dry Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) is increasing dramatically across the eastern half of the U.S. Additionally, Northern California rainfall deficits have redeveloped quickly.

Smoke and haze from the Canadian Fires fallout continue to inhibit visibility and safe breathing across the northeast quadrant of the U.S. The RRFS model projects the most-dense smoke/haze at midday today across New England, clearing out of the Mid-Atlantic States tomorrow, and regenerating in the Midwest States Wednesday.