Similar to Dorian in the Bahamas, Hagibis transitioned from a tropical storm to a category 5 super typhoon in 24 hours crossing a plume of 86-87F water.

The second hottest September on record was observed in the U.S. according to NOAA. The hottest September on record was observed in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana.

Extremes breed more extremes…that’s certainly the weather story for the upcoming week. The record warmth affecting much of the eastern half of the county into early October fades. And now…just the opposite issue appears. Historic early season snows and attendant cold for the northern Rockies extending to the North-central States this week.

NOAA amd research centers have confirmed FLASH DROUGHT in the Southeast U.S. during early autumn. The dryness is spreading rapidly into the southeast Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic region.