ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
2026 Summer Outlook
Drought, Water Supply, Heat, and Wildfire Risks
Emerging El Niño conditions, below-normal snowpack in parts of the western U.S., and ongoing drought are shaping seasonal risks across North America. These factors are raising concerns around water supply, wildfire potential, energy demand, smoke impacts, and air quality heading into the months ahead.
In this webinar, AEM meteorologists break down the key drivers shaping summer 2026, including expected temperature and precipitation patterns and areas of elevated wildfire risk across the U.S. and Canada.
Topics include:
- Current drought conditions in the U.S. and Canada
- Water supply considerations heading into summer
- Areas of elevated wildfire risk
- Smoke and air quality impacts
- Summer temperature and precipitation outlooks
Who should watch:
Professionals involved in operational planning, emergency management, utilities, water resources, agriculture, wildfire response, transportation, environmental services, and other weather-sensitive industries across North America.Watch On Demand
Our Panelists
James Aman
Senior Meteorologist
As a senior meteorologist at AEM, James Aman provides worldwide forecasts and manages weather data quality processes. Before joining AEM’s Earth Networks brand in 1995, he served as an industrial meteorologist for Weather Corporation of America, and as a weather observer for international airports in St. Louis and Washington, DC.
Kyle Leahy
Forecast Meteorologist
Kyle has been a Forecast Meteorologist for AEM’s WeatherWorks brand for nearly four years. He is a member of the long-range forecasting team at WeatherWorks, and he oversees evening operations during the summer, helping younger staff during difficult weather situations.
Josh Kinsky
Associate Meteorologist
In 2024, Josh joined AEM’s WeatherWorks brand as an Associate Meteorologist. His responsibilities include monitoring and forecasting weather conditions to provide consultation to our clients. He received his bachelor’s degree in meteorology from the Honors College at Millersville University.