Swaths of the U.S. could see below-average temperatures next week, according to forecasters.

Why It Matters

Official data indicated that more than a dozen states could experience periods of relative coolness as August draws to a close, a shift from earlier in the season, when heat waves seared wide areas of the nation.

What To Know

In a 6-10 Day outlook issued on Thursday, which was valid for August 27-31, a map from the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicated that states with the highest chances of experiencing below-normal temperatures included, but weren't limited to New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Illinois, Virginia, and North Carolina.

Although probabilities were lower, states that could also se

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