Fall Weather Variations
Autumnal Equinox Brings Brief Fall Cooldown and Varied Weather Across Regions
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Eastern North Dakota and Minnesota could receive roughly 0.5 to 1 inch of rain from the first weather system, accompanied by south-southeast wind gusts exceeding 30 mph on Wednesday.
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A second system is expected to bring another 0.5 to 1 inch of rain to parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, with a chance of thunder and strong southerly breezes.
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In the Carolinas, the cooler conditions are expected to run 10 to 15 degrees below normal for late September, with northeast winds sustained at 10 to 15 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph in the Upstate.
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Western North Carolina is forecast to turn sunny from Friday through Sunday, with highs in the mid-70s to upper 70s and overnight lows falling into the mid-40s to mid-50s—conditions described as favorable for pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking.
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Southern Mississippi is expected to remain mostly dry through the weekend, with humidity declining and highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s; the next meaningful rain chances there arrive Monday through Wednesday.
Autumn arrives Tuesday with a sharp cooldown sweeping the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Ohio, and Southeast, where temperatures will plummet into the 60s with rain, gusty winds, and possible isolated thunderstorms NWS. The brief fall-like respite marks the autumnal equinox but will give way to a sunny, pleasant weekend in the 70s across the Carolinas and Upper Midwest, while the South remains warm and dry with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Two Rain Systems Drench the Northern Plains
Eastern North Dakota and Minnesota will receive 0.5 to 1 inch of rain Wednesday from the first weather system, accompanied by south-southeast wind gusts exceeding 30 mph ValleyNewsLive. A second system follows Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, bringing another 0.5 to 1 inch of rain to the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest with strong southerly breezes and scattered thunderstorms.
Carolinas Get Classic Fall Conditions
The Carolinas will experience temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees below normal for late September, with northeast winds sustained at 10 to 15 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph in the Upstate RockfordNewsFirst. Western North Carolina will turn sunny Friday through Sunday with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s and overnight lows in the mid-40s to mid-50s—ideal conditions for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and apple picking.
Southern Heat and Drought Persist Through Weekend
Southern Mississippi, Arkansas, and the River Valley will remain mostly dry and warm, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and cooler mornings in the 50s and 60s WDAM. Drought and water-supply concerns continue to plague the region. The next meaningful rain chances arrive Monday through Wednesday.
Longer-Range Outlook Favors Above-Normal Warmth
Despite this week's regional cooldown, the NOAA Climate Prediction Center confirms longer-range national trends continue to favor warmer-than-normal conditions across the interior U.S. through mid-to-late autumn. Additional rain systems remain possible early next week, with most areas facing no significant severe-weather threat except isolated hazards in southern Colorado, where storms could bring strong winds or large hail.
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