The extended spring forecast is in, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a warm one in Massachusetts.
NOAA’s climate prediction center forecasters just issued the 2025 U.S. Spring Outlook for temperature, precipitation, drought and flooding for April, May and June 2025.
“The spring outlook provides critical information for our partners – including those in agriculture, shipping and recreation – allowing them to prepare for what’s ahead this spring and maximize their economic potential,” Ken Graham, director of NOAA’s National Weather Service, said in a release.
NOAA meteorologists are predicting “above-average temperatures for the east” in the coming weeks, according to the forecast.
A graphic in the online NOAA forecast indicates temperatures in Massachusetts and the surrounding states will be 40%-50% above normal in April, May and June.
Under usual circumstances, the average temperatures for the next three months, respectively, are 56°F, 66°F, and 76°F, according to the Time and Date website.
Is spring flooding expected in Massachusetts?
With low precipitation during the winter, flooding is not expected to be a problem in 2025.
“The East Coast and much of the western U.S. have had below-average precipitation during the winter months, resulting in a low threat of significant spring flooding. However, heavy rainfall at any time can lead to flooding,” NOAA’s National Water Center said.
A NOAA graphic on the extended forecast details that there are “equal chances” of “near normal” precipitation in the coming three months.
The U.S. Climate Data website indicates that the normal level of rain in April is 3.74 inches. In May, the normal level is 3.49 inches. Finally, the normal level of precipitation in June is 3.68 inches.
The NOAA forecast anticipates that the drought situation in Massachusetts could improve.
A NOAA graphic depicting the drought situation in the country over the next three months. The graphic shows the drought situation in Massachusetts improving over that time frame.
What’s the tornado risk?
Massachusetts isn’t particularly prone to tornadoes, but they do happen. In 2024, two tornadoes were reported in the state. A small tornado touched down in Rehoboth on June 26 and another one touched down in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and then moved on to North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
“Spring is typically the busiest time of year for tornadoes, so this also is a good time to read up on tornado safety and prepare for the season ahead,” the spring outlook forecast states.
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: What will the weather be in MA this spring? See the NOAA forecast
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