The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its fall forecast, predicting a season marked by a sharp divide across the United States. The dominant weather pattern this fall will be a warm interior and cooler coasts. Much of the Northern Plains, Heartland and Deep South are expected to experience warmer-than-average temperatures, while cooler air is forecast across much of the eastern United States and along the Pacific Coast. Most regions are expected to be drier than normal, although wetter conditions are forecast for portions of the West Coast, central and northern Rockies, Texas, southern Florida and parts of the Northeast. Residents across the nation's interior may have to wait a little longer for traditional sweater weather, with above-average temperatures forecast from the Plains into parts of the South. Meanwhile, many coastal regions could experience a more classic autumn feel thanks to cooler-than-normal weather expected in September and October. The Northeast is one of the regions expected to be cooler and wetter than average this fall. Forecasters predict below-normal temperatures along with an increase in precipitation compared with seasonal averages. While long-range forecasts can provide an early glimpse of seasonal trends, weather patterns can change significantly over time. The Almanac notes that these projections are intended as planning tools rather than substitutes for regularly updated local forecasts.
