A large part of the eastern United States is experiencing a rainy start to the weekend, with thunderstorms and record-breaking heat in the forecast. While the weather on Earth may not be as clear as on the moon, where there is no precipitation or clouds, the impact of the storms is being felt across several states.
One area hit hard by the storms is Atlanta, where a line of storms brought strong winds and heavy rain, making driving conditions difficult. This weather system is part of a larger one affecting the entire eastern seaboard, with cities like Boston and New York experiencing heavy rain instead of snow.
Despite some wet snowflakes falling in the interior of New England, the general trend for the eastern U.S. is above-average temperatures. Cities like Dallas and St. Louis are expected to warm up into the 70s and 80s by the end of the weekend, with a spring-like forecast ahead.
The Climate Prediction Center's extended outlook through late February and early March predicts above-average temperatures, with a significant number of record warm temperatures expected in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast. While this may be good news for those who enjoy spring-like weather, it poses challenges for industries that rely on ice cover, such as ski resorts and ice fishing businesses.
Overall, the warmth is set to be the dominant weather story in the coming days, with a shift towards spring-like conditions across the eastern U.S.
