Above-Normal Temperatures Expected Across Northeast This Week

Several regions across the United States are experiencing unseasonably warm and dry weather this week. The Olean, NY area expects temperatures well above average for late April, with highs reaching the upper 70s before a cooler, wetter weekend, though ongoing dryness remains a concern due to below-average rainfall. Central Florida is facing one of its driest starts to the year on record, with persistent heat, haze, and no significant rain in the forecast. In Providence, RI, temperatures have climbed above 80 degrees for the first time this year, and above-normal warmth is expected to continue through most of the week, with only brief chances of showers. Inland areas of California are also seeing warmer-than-normal temperatures, although a pattern shift midweek will bring cooler conditions and increased cloud cover. Across these locations, high pressure and shifting atmospheric patterns are driving the warmth and dryness, with meteorologists monitoring potential drought impacts.