Summer Heat Expected Across Regions Into Fall
Summer Heat Expected Across Regions Into Fall
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The autumnal equinox is scheduled for 7:04 p.m. Tuesday.
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Tropical Storm Fay was moving south-southeast at 2 mph with maximum winds of 66 mph; forecasters expected it to weaken into a tropical depression by midweek.
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In South Carolina’s Upstate, the strongest afternoon and evening storms are expected mainly in the mountains, where some storms could produce gusty winds.
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Forecasters attributed the Atlantic season’s lack of hurricanes so far to the prevailing strong El Niño pattern, noting that all systems this season have remained tropical storms.
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Fay was described as a short-lived “storm for the fish,” expected to remain at sea without affecting any major landmass; forecasters said no other Atlantic systems were developing at the time.
Summer heat will persist across multiple U.S. regions into fall, even as the autumnal equinox arrives Tuesday at 7:04 p.m. Fox 26 Houston reports that Houston will see highs in the mid-90s with heat-index values near 100 degrees by midday. Fall-like conditions are not expected to arrive until October, meaning Labor Day weather will feel more like August than autumn.
Tropical Storm Fay, the Atlantic season's sixth named storm, poses no threat to land. WDSU notes the system is moving south-southeast at just 2 mph with maximum winds of 66 mph and is expected to weaken into a tropical depression by midweek. Forecasters describe Fay as a short-lived "storm for the fish," destined to remain at sea with no other Atlantic systems currently developing.
Houston's Final Summer Day Brings Rain Chances
Spotty showers or brief downpours are possible Monday afternoon in Houston, mainly between 1 and 5 p.m. Fox 26 Houston reports that overall rain chances will stay low throughout the week. The humidity will remain oppressive, with midday heat-index values climbing near the 100-degree mark, making outdoor activity uncomfortable for most of the day.
El Niño Pattern Keeps Atlantic Storm Season Mild
The Atlantic hurricane season has remained unusually quiet this year, with all six named systems staying as tropical storms rather than intensifying into hurricanes. Forecasters attribute this pattern to strong El Niño conditions, which suppress hurricane development across the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Fay, the most recent system, exemplifies this trend by remaining over open water without threatening any populated areas.
South Carolina Mountains Face Storm Risk Before Cooling Trend
A stalled front will bring additional showers and thunderstorms to South Carolina's Upstate region. Ozarks First reports that the strongest afternoon and evening storms are expected mainly in the mountains, where some storms could produce gusty winds. Cooler-than-average temperatures are expected to arrive later in the week, finally breaking the oppressive summer pattern.
Fall Arrives But Summer Weather Lingers Across Regions
While the autumnal equinox marks the official start of fall Tuesday evening, summer conditions will dominate weather patterns across much of the country. WSMV reports that Middle Tennessee is experiencing record September heat with temperatures reaching the upper 90s and triple digits. KPAX notes that a ridge of high pressure will keep the weather warm and dry through Thursday, with highs in the 70s and 80s before a cold front approaches.
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