Fall Forecast Calls for Stubborn Heat, Increased Wildfire Risks, Severe Weather.

According to AccuWeather's 2024 U.S. Fall Forecast, much of America can expect a prolonged period of summer heat extending into autumn, leading to an increased risk of wildfires and severe weather, particularly in the Western U.S. and California. Record-high temperatures have already been observed in several states this summer, and these may continue into the fall. The forecast predicts temperatures above the historical average by 1 to 3 degrees across most of the country from September through November, with the highest departures expected in the Great Lakes region, the Midwest, and the Rockies. However, Florida, parts of coastal Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, and coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington are not expected to experience above-average temperatures. The Pacific Northwest may see an early arrival of fall-like weather, including early-season storms, which could help end the wildfire season in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. As the transition to cooler fall air occurs, the clash between cold and warm air may lead to an increase in severe weather, including tornadoes. AccuWeather has already reported over 1,400 tornadoes this year, and more tornadoes from hurricanes and tropical storms are expected to make landfall in the fall. The forecast also predicts an increase in wildfire activity in September, with an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 wildfires expected this year, burning 6 to 8 million acres of land nationwide and 1.5 to 2.5 [Extracted from the article]