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The weather is already warming up, but the official start of summer is still weeks away. AccuWeather has provided a long-term forecast for the hottest months of the year. El Niño is expected to be very strong in 2026. Most of the U.S. can expect above-average temperatures, severe storms — like derechos or tornadoes — and floods. There is some good news for Mississippi. Only a small sliver of the state has an elevated risk of flooding. And that level isn't considered moderate or high. AccuWeather warns that long, dry stretches could worsen drought along parts of the Gulf Coast this summer. The