National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

 

Share your fall foliage, harvest, pumpkin, or fall weather pictures with us!  Please post them to our Facebook and/or Twitter page with your permission for us to use them. Thank you!
 
NWS Chicago Facebook
NWS Chicago Twitter

 
 
 

Here are some helpful links for you to keep track of the fall colors across the Midwest.
 
Photos above are courtesy of the Iowa DNR, the University of Illinois Extension and the Missouri Conservation Department
 
Fall colors in this area of the country usually peak between the last week of September and the last week of October.