The US National Weather Service's 6-10 day forecast from June 19 to 23 shows that with the exception of the Northern Rockies and parts of the Northern Highland Plains where temperatures are lower than normal, temperatures are close to or above normal in most parts of the country.
The following are US agricultural weather tips for Friday, June 14, 2024, compiled exclusively by the Jin10 Futures App
Western US region
Sporadic showers are moving eastward through the Rocky Mountains and moving towards the Highland Plains. Meanwhile, cooler air is covering the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Elsewhere, hot, dry weather is almost suitable for field work and crop growth, although some rain-fed crops are experiencing reduced soil moisture availability.
American Plains
Disturbances emanating from the Rocky Mountains are generating widely scattered showers. The biggest showers were concentrated in the central Highland Plains. Meanwhile, in the southern plains, hot weather — today's high temperatures are close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit — favors winter wheat harvesting, but is increasing the need for irrigation.
American corn growing belt
Sporadic showers are occurring near the Ohio Valley due to a weak cold front. Elsewhere, summer crops in the Midwest are growing rapidly in sunny, warm conditions. Today's high should be from nearly 75°F in the Upper Great Lakes region to 90°F or higher in the Middle Mississippi Valley.
Southern region of the United States
Heavy rain has largely ended in southern Florida, although flooding still persists in areas where the recent cumulative rainfall has reached 1 to 2 feet. Elsewhere, hot, mostly dry weather favors field work and crop development, although today's high temperatures — as high as 95°F or higher in many places — may begin to put pressure on growing summer crops. On June 9, nearly three-quarters (74%) of corn in Louisiana was being shredded, compared to 37% in Mississippi.
Weather outlook
The cold front currently crossing the Ohio Valley will temporarily reduce the heat in the Midwest. However, from late this weekend to at least next Wednesday, daily high temperatures will soar to a range of 95 to 100 degrees in the southern and eastern corn belts, and similar readings are expected in the central and southern plains. In contrast, the weather from the Northern Plains to the Far Midwest will remain cool, and temperatures are expected to remain below 60°F in most parts of Montana early next week. Active weather will develop near the border of cool and hot air, with 5-day rainfall expected to reach 1 to 3 inches or more, covering the northern and central plains and the upper Midwest. At the same time, it is expected that a low pressure zone will form in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico in the next few days, and tropical moisture may spread or reach the Gulf Coast of the United States.
The US National Weather Service's 6-10 day forecast from June 19 to 23 shows that with the exception of the Northern Rockies and parts of the Northern Highland Plains where temperatures are lower than normal, temperatures are close to or above normal in most parts of the country. Meanwhile, rainfall in most parts of the country is close to or above normal, which should be in contrast to the drier weather of California and the Great Basin and regions from the Ohio and Tennessee River basins to the Mid-Atlantic.
Map of soybean growing regions in the United States
Map of corn growing regions in the United States
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