Why The Major Shift In The May Temperature Outlook? | Weather.com
May 13, 2026Updated: May 13, 2026, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: May 13, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

The May outlook is now out and it is looking to be much colder than previously expected for the Great Lakes and the Northeast. This is due to the polar vortex weakening, likely to bring rounds of cooler temperatures to much of the East. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down what the polar vortex is and how it impacts the weather across the lower 48.

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