I think CPC kind of messed up with that huge zone of equal chances on July temps in the Midwest/Lakes. Here's where we stand now, along with the 6-10 and 8-14 day outlooks, which takes us through the first 3 weeks of July. In order for the month to not end up being warmer than average, the final 10 days would have to be cooler than average (and maybe significantly cooler than average, depending on what the positive temp anomalies are up until then)

The ridge has been trending significantly farther east over the past several runs, (just like the previous one which set records in the East). If that trend continues, it could prolong the heat in this region. I'd also be surprised to see a ridge that strong get squashed that easily if the 600 dm heights verify.

Yeah, I mean my main point is I didn't see anyone claiming it was unprecedented. Although there was definitely some talk about possible all-time highs leading up to it.

Still a classic! RIP Bill Paxton and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

I always really dug the song VH did for that movie. Got a lot of air play during the summer of 1996 which was one of my all time favs. Following winter wasn’t great but it wourked out well for you!