The first major “false fall” hit the U.S. late Wednesday night, bringing severe weather across the continent by Saturday.
False autumn appears to have hit many parts of the United States, with footage and forecasts emerging from across the country suggesting a second summer may be just around the corner. According to From AccuWeather Residents across the Midwest, Northeast and even North Carolina woke up to unseasonably cool temperatures during the third week of August, but it wasn't as cold as what was happening out West.
Flooding at Mooney Falls in the Grand Canyon forces hikers to evacuate in life-threatening conditions, WeatherNation ReportsA little further west, the precipitation is even heavier, with August snow An estimated 4 inches of snow will fall on Lassen Volcanic National Park in California between Friday night and Saturday morning.
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A flash flood at Mooney Falls in the Grand Canyon on Friday created a life-threatening nightmare, forcing hikers to seek shelter in a cave as water gushed down the falls.#Azwax pic.twitter.com/ZY00ch2xv1
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 25, 2024
Summer snow! ❄️❄️
An August storm dumped snow on Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, dropping an estimated 4 inches between Friday night and Saturday. pic.twitter.com/FfWvVDepfL
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) August 25, 2024
While some forecasters don't want to admit that “false fall” is in fact a weather phenomenon, it's real, and we can't fool ourselves into not believing our own experience. AccuWeather Meteorologist Jesse Ferrell, I'm looking at you. (Related: Extreme weather footage over Phoenix leaves you in awe of Mother Nature)
Ferrell explained (precisely, frustratingly) that there's no concrete definition of what a false fall is. A false fall usually occurs when “a period of abnormally warm weather, higher than normal average, is followed by a period of coolness. Then, when things return to normal, we call it a second summer.”
If you want to enjoy some dynamic piping action this weekend, check out the new #tornado Follow the series Twisters IRL on YT: https://t.co/XD8QrrktO2 pic.twitter.com/OCbwqzwky5
— Dr. Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerUSA) August 24, 2024
Heavy rainfall caused roads to flood in Boynton Beach, Florida this morning. An overhead flood watch has been issued for the West Palm Beach metropolitan area until 1:00 PM ET. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/TeGBplpr26
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 25, 2024
This has been a tough week. #tornado Sightings around the Sunshine State!
Another funnel was discovered this morning near Pompano Beach, but it's unclear if it reached the ground or water. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/z9RWy5LoQi
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 25, 2024
Apart from this brief cool spell, other parts of the US continue to experience severe thunderstorms, especially in the Midwest. According to To the weather. (RELATED: Storm system appears to recreate classic 'Twister' scene in terrifying video)
The threat of large hail and isolated tornadoes is expected, especially in parts of South Dakota and Wisconsin, and wind gusts could reach more than 75 mph. And after watching some of the latest episodes of “Twisters IRL,” I'm more afraid of severe weather than ever before.
picture Footage from Florida showed heavy rains causing plumes of water to rise near Pompano Beach. flood In parts of West Palm, remember to check the weather forecast before leaving home.
