A scorching summer and other weather surprises in ‘The Old Farmer’s Almanac’: forecast by US regions

Northeast — The section known as the Northeast, encompassing Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, western Massachusetts and eastern New York, can expect to see higher than average precipitation levels, making for a muggy summer.
Florida — An exception to the greater forecast, southern Florida is set to see a cool, rainy summer with hurricane potential from mid-July to late August.
Lower Lakes — Making up Michigan, eastern Illinois, northern Indiana and northern Ohio, the Lower Lakes region is anticipated to see above-average rainfall totals.
Ohio Valley — Similar to the Lower Lakes, the Ohio Valley is said to experience greater rainfall than usual this summer. This region includes southern Illinois, southern Indiana, southern Ohio, Kentucky and the western half of West Virginia.
Deep South — While conditions are expected to be hot this summer, the Deep South, otherwise known as Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, is expected to feel extreme, record-breaking heat.
Heartland — Iowa, Missouri, eastern Kansas and eastern Nebraska are in for a hot, dry summer, with temperatures averaging four degrees higher than usual and rainfall totals lower than normal.
Texas-Oklahoma — Anticipated to be the hottest region in the country this summer, Texas and Oklahoma are set to see temperatures four degrees above average with minimal rainfall. The period of summer to watch for is early August, when the region is at its highest risk for hurricanes.
Intermountain — The northern portion of the Intermountain region, particularly eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, Idaho, western Montana and western Colorado, is expected to see cooler than normal temperatures with average rainfall.
Desert Southwest — From southern California to western Texas, the Desert Southwest is anticipated to experience significantly warmer temperatures than usual, ushering in opportunities for record-breaking heat.
Pacific Northwest — Comprising western Washington and Oregon, the Pacific Northwest is one of the few places in the country that's expected to feel cooler than average this season. Although they join the company of the rest of the country in less than normal rainfall.
Alaska — Split between dry and rainy, the northern half of Alaska is anticipated to be drier than usual, while the southern half is set to be wetter. As a whole, however, Alaska is expected to be cooler than average.
Hawaii — The Aloha State is said to experience a wet, rainy summer. While the smaller islands are anticipated to feel cooler than normal temperatures, the Big Island is set to be hotter.

The remaining regions of the US can expect a hot, dry summer.