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Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Developing Offshore Coastal Storm

Cooler and less humid conditions for most of the eastern third of the nation as high pressure dominates the weather pattern. Otherwise, rather tranquil weather for most of the nation for the end of the weekend into the start of this week. We continue to monitor a developing coastal storm offshore of the Carolinas; Coastal flooding and beach erosion possible along portions of the Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 12:36:17 pm CDT

Warming trend into the middle part of the week, with highs moving from below-normal to above-normal by the end of the week.
After a cold start, temperatures are expected to warm into the mid 60s to around 70 this afternoon. The forecast highs are a few degrees warmer than yesterday's (Saturday) highs. However, these temperatures are still below normal for this time of year.
The latest Climate Prediction Centers outlook is warmer and wetter than average/normal going into the end of October.

Local Weather History For October 18th...
The remnants of Hurricane Tico caused widespread flooding across
central and southwest Oklahoma from October 17th to 21st, 1983.
Rainfall amounts up to 15 inches caused flooding that resulted in
about $94 million in damages. President Ronald Reagan designated 16
counties as disaster areas.

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