This edition features outlooks for drought, wildfire, and extreme heat in April along with information on spring hazards, including pollen and flooding. Learn more about how these hazards affect your health and find resources to stay protected in the April SF4H. You can also check out our recently published SF4H special edition, where we lookback on the impacts of climate hazards on human health in 2025.

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This special edition looks back on the impacts that climate hazards had on human health in 2025, featuring stories on Climate Central’s Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters, extreme heat, wildfires, drought and flooding, and hurricanes.

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This edition features outlooks for drought, wildfire, and cold weather along with information on spring pollen season and a projected shift in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation climate phenomenon.

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The December edition features outlooks for drought, wildfire, and cold weather along with information on climate trends and risks associated with winter weather.

Thank you all for reading the Seasonal Forecast for Health in 2025. We will be taking a break from publishing in January but will return with updated forecasts and new content in February!

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The November edition features outlooks for drought, wildfire, and hurricane season along with details about the new home for the U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters with Climate Central featuring a 2025 mid-year update.

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The October edition features outlooks for drought, wildfire, and hurricane season along with a lookback on Summer 2025, and descriptions of health risks, populations at elevated risk for health impacts, and resources related to each hazard.

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In addition to the latest seasonal and subseasonal forecasts for the country, the September edition features information about the spread of Lyme disease and how rising temperatures contribute to increased opportunities for Lyme disease transmission.

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In addition to the latest seasonal and subseasonal forecasts for the country, the August edition features an examination of recent flash flood events and how the frequency of high intensity flash flood events may increase due to climate change.

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The US Seasonal Forecast for Health is modeled after the Climate Health Outlook that was published by the HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity. It collates seasonal forecasts from the federal government, discusses the potential health implications and resources to address them. The June issue highlights hurricane forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific Basins as well as updates on heat, drought, and wildfire forecasts. Please provide feedback on whether this product is useful and how we might improve it!!

Please note: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. The interpretations and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any governmental agency, including NWS and NOAA. While we utilize publicly available data from official sources, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Readers should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on the content of this newsletter.

The U.S. Seasonal Forecast for Health is modeled after the Climate Health Outlook that was published by the HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity. It collates seasonal forecasts from the federal government, discusses the potential health implications and resources to address them. We hope to publish monthly during the peak heat and hurricane seasons.

Please note: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. The interpretations and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any governmental agency, including NWS and NOAA. While we utilize publicly available data from official sources, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Readers should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on the content of this newsletter.