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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Fall Top Ten Precipitation Records
(September, October, November)
1930-2022
Midland, Texas
Average Fall Precipitation  = 3.59 In

Rank Wettest Year Rank Driest Year
1   15.58 1986 1  0.16 2021
2   13.57 2004 2  0.81 1951
3   12.30 1974 3  0.89 1992
4   10.60 1980 4  1.05 1979
5   9.80 1978 5  1.23 1999
6   9.16 1985 6  1.33 1963
 7   9.15 1932 7  1.34  2020
 8   8.17 2018 8  1.38 1977
  9   8.05  1941 9   1.43   1939
 10   7.69  1944 10  1.51  1998