FALL...THE SEASON OF CHANGE!

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Story Created: Sep 24, 2009 at 4:58 PM CST

Story Updated: Sep 24, 2009 at 4:58 PM CST

Now that fall is here, we're looking at changing weather patterns which can lead to big swings in temperatures. The reason for this is that summer isn't quite ready to give up just yet, but winter is trying to move in. As a result, some days are summerish, where as some are fallish! These big swings can also allow for big storm systems to form. These can some times produce severe weather events and we are entering our shorter fall severe weather season. Typically, we don't get as many big severe weather events with the fall season as we do with the spring season...
This year's weather pattern will be influenced by the weather pattern known as El Nino. That's where the water in the Pacific off the south American coast are warmer than average. This can create an active storm track across the southern U.S. Resulting in more rain and could even enhance severe weather potential across the southern states in the fall, winter, and spring. Not saying it will be that way this year, but it is something to watch out for.
Also, this can make it interesting for winter weather. With a more active storm track in this part of the country...the opportunity could present itself a little more than usual for ice and snow. Again, not forecasting that yet. I want to wait and see how this El Nino affects the weather pattern this year as we get deeper into the cool season. But I am at least thinking more active weather....

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