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Farmers' Almanac Summer Rain Prediction: Missed the Mark

Almanac predicted below-normal April/May rain, near-normal summer with tropical storm in late July. Actual: very wet. Fall forecast: hurricane early Sept, otherwise normal. Their pig spleen weather method is entertaining but not reliable.

Almanacs are fun, not forecast tools.

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