Fall Begins Sept. 22 Amid Severe Georgia Storms
Fall Begins Sept. 22 Amid Severe Georgia Storms
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Meteorological fall began on Sept. 1, while astronomical fall begins with the equinox on Sept. 22. Meteorologists use September through November as a three-month season to make weather and climate statistics easier to calculate and compare.
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The September equinox can coincide with increased geomagnetic activity, making the periods around the March and September equinoxes statistically favorable for displays of the northern and southern lights.
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In New Jersey, AccuWeather projected autumn temperatures to average 1 to 2 degrees above normal, with rainfall near normal—roughly 3.7 to 4 inches per month in September and October and slightly more than 3 inches in November.
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Boston’s forecast called for a cool, rainy Sunday with a high near 63 degrees, clearing skies Monday, and a Tuesday equinox with a mix of clouds and sun and a high near 61; additional rain chances were expected Friday and Saturday.
Fall arrives across the Northern Hemisphere on September 22 at 8:05 p.m. EDT, marking the astronomical start of the season. A severe storm system is battering Georgia's Chattahoochee Valley with wind gusts of 66 mph, toppling over 80 trees, damaging homes, and leaving more than 17,000 customers without power AccuWeather.
The equinox brings dramatic weather shifts across the country. Cool, rainy conditions are moving into the Northeast, while parts of the Mid-Atlantic expect near-normal temperatures and drier weather. Georgia will see isolated storms and low-90s heat through Wednesday before cooler air takes over WRTV, Dayton247Now.
Georgia Storms Wreak Havoc Ahead of Fall
Severe thunderstorms swept through Georgia's Chattahoochee Valley, causing widespread damage. Wind gusts reached 66 mph, snapping trees and damaging roofs and structures. Crews responded to more than 80 fallen trees across the region. A gas line rupture added to emergency crews' workload Mahoning Matters.
The power outages affected thousands of residents. More than 17,000 customers lost electricity in the storm's aftermath. Isolated thunderstorms and temperatures in the low 90s are forecast to continue through Wednesday before the region finally cools down as fall officially begins.
When Day and Night Are Almost Equal
The autumnal equinox occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, making day and night nearly equal length. However, daylight still lasts slightly longer than nighttime because of how Earth's atmosphere bends sunlight and how sunrise and sunset are defined The Guardian. The true equilux—when day and night are exactly equal—arrives several days after the equinox.
September equinoxes often bring increased geomagnetic activity, making this period statistically favorable for viewing the northern and southern lights. The same effect occurs around the March equinox in spring. Meteor showers will also light up fall skies, including the Orionids, Draconids, and Taurids The Guardian.
Northeast Bracing for Cool, Wet Weather
Boston expects a chilly start to fall. Sunday will bring rain with highs near 63 degrees, according to forecasts Times Union. Skies clear Monday, and Tuesday's equinox will see a mix of clouds and sun with highs near 61 degrees. Additional rain chances loom for Friday and Saturday Times Union.
The Capital Region and Hudson Valley will see colder-than-normal temperatures throughout fall's first week, with highs remaining in the 60s Times Union. New Jersey faces a different pattern. AccuWeather projects autumn temperatures there will average 1 to 2 degrees above normal, with rainfall near normal of 3.7 to 4 inches per month in September and October AccuWeather.
Fall's Traditions and Tropical Fay Fades
Fall brings the season's iconic activities: apple-picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, festivals, and football. The September 26 full Corn Moon will light up evening skies. Daylight saving time ends November 1, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep as daylight hours shrink through the winter.
Tropical Storm Fay is no threat to fall's celebrations. The storm is forecast to weaken over the Atlantic Ocean without strengthening into a hurricane. Meanwhile, the Bay Area expects mild, partly sunny conditions with marine clouds before a possible warming trend later in the season AccuWeather.
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