above normal

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On Saturday, the National Weather Service recorded levels 1.83 feet above normal high tide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

At 1.83 feet above normal high tide, the level was the highest recorded outside of those occurring from November to March, when winter storms cause surges, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

And with temperatures across many parts of the UK ranging from 10 to 15 degrees above normal, this early heatwave is unprecedented.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Data on the eastern and central Pacific meanwhile shows a 70 percent chance of "above normal" activity.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A pounding started up in my ears, as if my blood pressure had shot up above normal, which is what Mum says happens to her when Kat drives her distracted.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd