Washington, DC – Residents across the Mid-Atlantic should prepare for continued warm and dry conditions well into next week, according to the National Weather Service.
The latest 6–10 day outlook, released Thursday, September 18, shows above-average temperatures likely across much of the eastern United States from September 24 through September 28. Large portions of the Mid-Atlantic, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, are expected to remain significantly warmer than normal for late September.
According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, these above-normal temperatures will combine with ongoing dry conditions, further reducing river levels across the region. The agency notes that low water levels could impact boating, recreation, and in some areas, water supply.
Maps included in the forecast show the highest probability for above-average temperatures stretching from the Great Plains through the Mid-Atlantic and into New England. The core of near-normal conditions will remain confined to parts of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, with nearly all surrounding regions leaning above normal.
The extended stretch of warm, dry weather comes at a time when residents would normally expect more moderate fall conditions. The outlook suggests that relief from the heat and dryness may not arrive until early October, depending on shifting weather patterns.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to monitor local forecasts, conserve water where possible, and remain alert to any advisories related to river or reservoir levels in the coming weeks.
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