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The first snowfall of the 2024/2025 season is likely for Most of Lower Michigan between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.













October 2024 was both the second warmest and second driest October on Record, going back to 1895.












That 87% is the highest percent of the CONUS in drought, going back to January 2000 (or maybe even farther).

US Drought Monitorhttps://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap.aspx


















Most of the CONUS was warmer than normal and dry in September. The notable exception was over the Southeast CONUS where Hurricane Helene and it’s remnants caused devastating flooding in some areas.



















Nationally and Locally over Southwest Michigan
Updated with State Maximum and Minimum Temperature Ranks and details on Florida and Michigan heavy rainfall amounts














(over the Midwest and Great Lakes)














