Market Perspectives August 9, 2013

U.S. Weather/Crop Progress


U.S. Drought Monitor Weather Forecast: Over the period of August 9-11, temperatures will continue to remain below-normal over most of the country, with departures of six- to- nine degrees Fahrenheit anticipated over the Plains and West Coast. Above-normal temperatures are expected in the Southern United States and the Northern Rocky Mountains. A wet pattern is likely to continue over much of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and into Kentucky and Tennessee. The forecast is anticipating amounts of three inches over most of Kansas and Western Kentucky. Dry conditions are projected over most of the Western United States and into Texas. 

The CPC forecast for August 11-15 anticipates the best chances for below-normal temperatures will be over the Plains, Midwest, Northeast and especially in the Great Lakes region. The best chances for above-normal temperatures will be in the Southern United States and Pacific Northwest. Most of the country has above-normal chances of recording above-normal precipitation during this time frame. The greatest chances of above-normal precipitation will be over the Southeast. The Great Basin, Southwest, and most of Texas have the best chances of recording below-normal precipitation for the period. Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and the future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin