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Labor Day Weekend Weather Splits: Dry Northeast, Storms and Heat from Gulf to Pacific Northwest

Sharp regional contrasts are producing localized flood and heat hazards that will strain local response and shape risks heading into a forecast strong El Niño.

Overview

  • Many Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast population centers saw drier, lower‑humidity air arrive for the holiday with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.
  • South Florida, parts of the Gulf Coast and Southeast Louisiana remain hot and storm‑prone with repeated afternoon storms, localized heavy downpours and heat indices exceeding 105 to 110°F in places.
  • The Pacific Northwest continues under a slow‑moving upper low that kept the region cool, cloudy and rainy through the weekend before high pressure moves in for Monday.
  • Central and Southeast Texas through Houston have elevated rain and storm chances from remnants of Edouard and nearby disturbances that could bring brief heavy rain, lightning, gusts and localized flooding.
  • Across the Atlantic, southern England enjoys warm, sheltered weather while northern and western UK face rain and strong winds, and the Met Office warns a very strong El Niño could alter seasonal drought and flood risks this winter.