For millions across the United States, a taste of fall comes after weeks of record temperatures
A taste of fall with cool temperatures breaking the heat wave
The deadly heat wave sweeping the South and spiraling across the Midwest and Northeast is making a trip, meaning cooler temperatures for millions as we head into mid-September. FOX Weather explains the changing weather pattern.
Finally, it’s time to order your pumpkin spiced latte. Heat relief is on the way for millions across the United States as the oppressive heat dome over the center of the country shifts west and begins to collapse.
The cold front’s pattern change allows cooler, drier air to enter.
“We have this pattern changing here, and we’re seeing this high pressure as it moves to the southwest, bringing these really warm conditions to parts of Arizona and New Mexico and the western edges of Texas, like El Paso and San Angelo.” Meteorologist Haley Meyer said. “But this drop in jet will also bring a lot of cold air to parts that have been plagued by heat, like Mississippi, Alabama and Atlanta.”
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A cold front sweeps across the plains, breaking the heat wave for millions.
More than 56 million people will feel below-average temperatures on Monday. This number jumps to 143 by Wednesday.
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Finally, fall
The Midwest, Ohio Valley and Northeast felt a distinct chill late last week and into the weekend when a cold front broke a record-setting heat wave from Chicago to Maine to Washington, D.C.
The northern Plains and upper Mississippi Valley get a strong shot of cold air Sunday and Monday behind another front. The Central Plains and central Mississippi Valley feel colder Monday and Tuesday. Finally, the heat wave will loosen its grip on the entire South, the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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“The weather is finally welcoming fall even though it didn’t really want it as we started September,” Mayer said. “So this is exactly what we want to see. Get excited about it. Fall football is here, so it’s time to enjoy it with the cooler temperatures as well.”
Arizona and most of Texas and Louisiana will emerge from dangerous heat and humidity starting Monday, though temperatures won’t return to seasonal levels until Tuesday and Wednesday. The NWS office in Houston wrote in its discussion that the pattern change heralds “not as hot” weather in Southeast Texas.
And the time has come. This summer, 199 cities saw record highs since June 1. In total, the United States broke 1,025 daily records. So far, Marathon has advanced 70 records this year. Second in terms of daily record highs is Del Rio, Texas, with 47.
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Dallas’ temperature drops below 100 degrees this week, something that has only happened nine times in August and September 2023. The city dips into the 80s midweek, something residents haven’t felt since July 16. The forecast for Friday is a refreshing 78 degrees. . June 13 was the last time Dallas reached the high 70s.
File: The taste of autumn has been around for weeks. Now we will finally feel the fall. (Kristina Tkacik/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service/Fox Weather)
Heat records drop in Phoenix
This year, temperatures in Phoenix reached 110 degrees and above for 54 days, a single-year record. This included a record streak of 31 straight days at 100 or more in July. June, July and August were the three warmest months on record since records began in 1895. The desert did not cool down at night. On July 19, the low temperature in Sun Valley reached 97 degrees.
Phoenix holds the record for most 110 degree days
This year goes into the record books for Phoenix. The city had a record 54 days above 110 degrees this year. Part of the run includes a record-breaking 31-straight-day stretch of 110-degree highs in July. The Valley of the Sun also aims to record the three hottest months since record keeping began in 1895.
Record number of hours of dangerous heat across the country
Heat index or similar temperatures have broken records as well. FOX Weather calculated the number of hours cities felt temperatures above 110 degrees. A handful set a record number of hours for the year.
Corpus Christi, Texas, leads the pack with 405 hours of dangerous temperatures so far this year. Brownsville came up with 308 HR. New Orleans scored 238 points, while Phoenix scored 163 points.
A record number of hours the heat index reached 110 degrees or higher for the year. (Fox Weather)
The NWS states that at this temperature and humidity level, people can suffer from heatstroke. Heat cramps or heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity, even in healthy people.
