October showed just how unpredictable fall can be - warm, cold, calm, and stormy, often all in the same week.
From record-breaking heat and a historic hurricane to heavy rain, flooding, and early frosts, the month delivered the full spectrum of seasonal change.
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Even as the calendar turned deeper into fall, summer made a few surprise comebacks. Temperatures climbed well above average across much of the country, with several Tempest stations logging highs that rivaled late-season heat records. For many, it felt like the season just couldn’t quite let go of summer.
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By late October, though, cooler air started winning the battle. The Tempest Network recorded the first widespread frosts and freezing mornings of the season, a sure sign that winter’s edge was creeping closer. In just a matter of days, mild afternoons gave way to breath-visible mornings and crisp, clear nights.
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Tempest in the Elements
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