Daniel Wolfram
The East Coast will experience summer-like conditions in early October, while the South will be hit with severe rain.
Last weekend, the East Coast experienced the weather phenomenon called a nor’easter.
The cyclone filled most of the East with water and dangerous flash floods occurred. Some were even kayaking in New York to get around.
Today will look totally different as the sun will come out and the temperatures will resemble a summer day. But rain looms as the weekend progresses.
Summer in autumn
“A much-needed break from the cold, rain, and wind is in store across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states through the rest of the workweek as an area of high pressure settles across the area,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.
In major cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees this weekend. That is more than 15 degrees above what is normally recorded in early October.
“Temperatures will trend well above historical averages for many cities along the Interstate 95 corridor by late week,” said Buckingham. “For many, this could be some of the hottest conditions for the rest of the year.”
Soaking weekend ahead in the South
However, the rain will move down South this weekend. AccuWeather reports that a tropical atmospheric river will draw deep moisture into the Southeast.
“The warmth is expected to be dialed back by the upcoming weekend thanks to a front rolling through the region,” said Buckingham.
This incoming tropical moisture threatens major sporting events as the rain spreads. Heavy downpours and lightning delays are a possibility in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi with important college football games on the schedule.
Relief from the damp conditions is already on the horizon. By early next week, a sweeping cold front will wash away the sticky air and bring back fall weather.
