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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

The record breaking heat will continue through late week before a cold front brings much more seasonable temperatures. In the meantime, many daily high temperature records will break. In addition, the all-time hottest October records will also likely break.

September 2019 Summary

 

A historic September is in the books. It was the driest month (of ANY month) on record at Louisville and Lexington. It was also the hottest September on record at Louisville and Lexington, and the 3rd hottest September at Bowling Green.