Way back and not so long ago, October was a month of mild, sunny days and clear, cool nights. That pleasant weather, combined with the colorful foliage, made it the favorite month for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere, especially for those who relish outdoor activity.
Today, thanks to a dome of high pressure, our afternoon high may reach 90 degrees F in central Missouri and highs in the 80s F will dominate the coming week; it feels more like late August than early October. While we can hope that this is summer's last gasp, our warming climate may push "typical October weather" well into November.
In concert with heat across the Heartland, another tropical disturbance is forming in the western Gulf of Mexico, forecast to spread torrential rains and destructive winds across the Florida Peninsula in the coming week. Help to mitigate climate change and its severe weather patterns: Vote Democratic!
