The unusual warm spell will extend the ability to enjoy some outdoor activities into October, but there will be some drawbacks to the near-record temperatures and dry weather, AccuWeather experts say.
, slowing how quickly leaves turn color. This will especially be the case over the Lower Midwest, where little change has occurred so far., 'moderate' to 'high' color was already occurring over portions of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan; however, only 'low' color was being observed farther south from much of Iowa into portions of Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.
Accompanying the warmth will also be a largely dry weather pattern over the region that will last for nearly a week. That will have negative implications for agricultural and some commercial interests amid a long-lasting drought, according to the latest"Much of the Mississippi River watershed has been experiencing worsening drought conditions in recent weeks," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski."This has sent water levels plummeting.
"The low water levels are also creating problems for barge traffic at a busy time of year for the transport of grains downriver," added Sosnowski."Levels may continue to ratchet down over the next several weeks before the potential for a period of wetter weather and a rebound in water levels beginning in late October."
Barge operators and farmers trying to move goods down the Mississippi River are once again facing low water levels and commerce disruptions. Those enjoying time outdoors in this warm weather will also want to be wary of typical summertime dangers extending into the fall, including how hot it can get inside cars when the sun is out and the risk of sunburn if outside for an extended amount of time.
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