The forecast anticipates intense deficits in concentrated areas of Mexico and Central America, with deficits of lesser intensity covering much of the remaining regions. Most areas in the Caribbean will experience a mixture of normal conditions and mild deficits, though Haiti may experience severe to extreme deficits.
Europe: Deficits persist in E Europe, Balkans
Australia & New Zealand: Surpluses in N, SE Australia to diminish
South Asia: Pockets of surplus continue in central, W India
United States: Deficits continue in Upper Midwest, PNW
The forecast anticipates isolated pockets of intense deficits to continue in midwestern states, southern states, and the Pacific Northwest, but are expected to decrease in magnitude. Extreme to exceptional surpluses are expected to continue but similarly decrease in magnitude, particularly in western states and in northern Alaska.