Next System Blows Even More Leaves Out of Trees
The trough responsible for the storms along the East Coast Sunday will be followed by another similar system. The threat of strong winds returning will have Halloween decorations shaking again as this system moves into the Midwest.
The one main difference: this front doesn't look like it has enough moisture to fire up a lot of storms. But there will be rain...
WIND
We're going in order of impact, with this system being the wind maker that will have any foliage howling. Gusts could top 40 mph in areas of the Upper Midwest on Monday, with 20-30 mph gusts around the Great Lakes Tuesday and Wednesday. In case you didn't learn you lesson with this trough's predecessor, secure the Halloween decorations. It won't clean out all of the foliage in these areas, but the days of enjoying the leaves are starting to get limited.
TEMPS
Aside from the wind (and projectile leaves) the refreshing cooldown will get you in the Fall mood. If your neighbor's inflatable pumpkin doesn't. Temperatures in some places like Minneapolis, will go from nearing 60 to struggling to get out of the 40s.
RAIN
Who's ready for the lake effect machine? Well its starting this week...sorta. Lake-enhanced showers will make an appearance with this system on Tuesday and Wednesday, but it's the same principle. Cold air moving over a relatively warmer body of water and VOILA! It's just not cold enough for snow. We'll get there, especially if the lakes struggle to freeze over again like they did last Winter.
