When will the record-challenging heat ease across the South?
For many cities across the South, this September is on track to be one of the warmest, if not the warmest September on record.
By
Brandon Buckingham, AccuWeather Meteorologist
Published Sep 30, 2019 7:43 AM EDT
Fall is also the unofficial beginning of meteor shower season. This month kicks off with three meteor showers. Let's find out more about what's up in the sky for the month of October.
For many cities across the South, this September is on track to be one of the warmest, and perhaps in some cases, the warmest September on record. In what seems like a never-ending summer across the region, it has many people asking the question, "When will the heat come to an end?"
Unfortunately for those that felt the heat this past weekend, the stagnant ridge of high pressure responsible for the persistent heat will continue to sit in place for much of this week.
On Monday, Augusta, Georgia, topped out at 101 F, making it the latest 100-degree day in the city's history. The previous record was Sept. 24 set in 1980.
Many cities will once again challenge record-high temperatures through the middle of this week, some of which have stood for over 100 years.
The heat wave duration is rivaling that of 1925, centered several days earlier. In Macon, Georgia, a record high temperature has been tied or broken for seven days in a row from Sept. 24 to 30, 2019.
The combination of sunshine, heat, humidity and light winds will push AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures to 100 or higher in many locations during the afternoon hours each day through Wednesday.
People are urged to limit excessive physical activity during the late morning and afternoon hours when conditions will be at their most extreme.
There are signs that cooler air is on the way, but not until late in the week for many areas.
Multiple storm systems dropping southward out of Canada into the United States this week will act to slowly suppress the ridge of high pressure in place over the South.
The train of storms expected across the northern tier will eventually act to bring temperatures in the mid-South closer to seasonable levels by late week.
Places like Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky, can expect to have relief from the heat starting Friday and lasting through the weekend.
The dip in the jet stream pattern across the mid-South will also act to bring more chances for rain in the forecast. As drought conditions expand, this is good news for the region.
While much of this week continues to look dry across the region, welcome rain looks likely early next week.
These systems won't be able to completely wipe out the heat across the South, as the ridge of high pressure will continue to be reluctant to budge. Unfortunately for cities like Jackson, Mississippi; Montgomery, Alabama; and Macon, Georgia, above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall could persist into the second week of October.
Along with the persistent heat across the Deep South, the pattern of dry weather is forecast to continue into next week.
This is quite a turnaround from last year at this time. During September of 2018, much of the South experienced rainfall of two to five times that of average. This September, rainfall has ranged from a few drops of dew to a mere 25% of average.
As we remain in the heart of the Atlantic tropical season, drought relief in the form of a tropical system is common across the South. AccuWeather meteorologists are continuing to monitor an area in the Caribbean where development may be possible in the next couple of weeks.
It may sound like a broken record at this point, but citizens across the Deep South will have to continue dealing with record-challenging heat through much of this week. Farther north, a return to near-normal temperatures this weekend will feel more like fall compared to recent weeks.
Download the free AccuWeather app to keep track of temperature trends in your area. Keep checking back for updates on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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When will the record-challenging heat ease across the South?
For many cities across the South, this September is on track to be one of the warmest, if not the warmest September on record.
By Brandon Buckingham, AccuWeather Meteorologist
Published Sep 30, 2019 7:43 AM EDT
Fall is also the unofficial beginning of meteor shower season. This month kicks off with three meteor showers. Let's find out more about what's up in the sky for the month of October.
For many cities across the South, this September is on track to be one of the warmest, and perhaps in some cases, the warmest September on record. In what seems like a never-ending summer across the region, it has many people asking the question, "When will the heat come to an end?"
Unfortunately for those that felt the heat this past weekend, the stagnant ridge of high pressure responsible for the persistent heat will continue to sit in place for much of this week.
On Monday, Augusta, Georgia, topped out at 101 F, making it the latest 100-degree day in the city's history. The previous record was Sept. 24 set in 1980.
Many cities will once again challenge record-high temperatures through the middle of this week, some of which have stood for over 100 years.
The heat wave duration is rivaling that of 1925, centered several days earlier. In Macon, Georgia, a record high temperature has been tied or broken for seven days in a row from Sept. 24 to 30, 2019.
The combination of sunshine, heat, humidity and light winds will push AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures to 100 or higher in many locations during the afternoon hours each day through Wednesday.
People are urged to limit excessive physical activity during the late morning and afternoon hours when conditions will be at their most extreme.
There are signs that cooler air is on the way, but not until late in the week for many areas.
Multiple storm systems dropping southward out of Canada into the United States this week will act to slowly suppress the ridge of high pressure in place over the South.
The train of storms expected across the northern tier will eventually act to bring temperatures in the mid-South closer to seasonable levels by late week.
Places like Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky, can expect to have relief from the heat starting Friday and lasting through the weekend.
The dip in the jet stream pattern across the mid-South will also act to bring more chances for rain in the forecast. As drought conditions expand, this is good news for the region.
While much of this week continues to look dry across the region, welcome rain looks likely early next week.
These systems won't be able to completely wipe out the heat across the South, as the ridge of high pressure will continue to be reluctant to budge. Unfortunately for cities like Jackson, Mississippi; Montgomery, Alabama; and Macon, Georgia, above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall could persist into the second week of October.
Along with the persistent heat across the Deep South, the pattern of dry weather is forecast to continue into next week.
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This is quite a turnaround from last year at this time. During September of 2018, much of the South experienced rainfall of two to five times that of average. This September, rainfall has ranged from a few drops of dew to a mere 25% of average.
As we remain in the heart of the Atlantic tropical season, drought relief in the form of a tropical system is common across the South. AccuWeather meteorologists are continuing to monitor an area in the Caribbean where development may be possible in the next couple of weeks.
It may sound like a broken record at this point, but citizens across the Deep South will have to continue dealing with record-challenging heat through much of this week. Farther north, a return to near-normal temperatures this weekend will feel more like fall compared to recent weeks.
Download the free AccuWeather app to keep track of temperature trends in your area. Keep checking back for updates on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.