Mild Weather Persists Across Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic

A variety of weather conditions are affecting different U.S. regions as mid-September progresses. Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington are experiencing a damp start with steady rain and isolated thunderstorms, but skies will clear by evening, leading to a warmer and breezy Tuesday with highs near 90 degrees. The Greenville area and western North Carolina are seeing pleasant warm temperatures in the upper 70s to mid-80s, with mostly dry conditions and increasing cloud cover later in the day; tropical activity is expected to increase as Saharan dust clears. Fredericksburg benefits from a blocking weather pattern that maintains mostly sunny skies, light winds, and temperatures near normal with highs around 70 degrees and lows in the mid-40s, although wetter conditions are expected next week. Overall, the eastern and southeastern U.S. enjoy mild and dry weather in the short term, while the Pacific Northwest contends with passing rain before a warm-up, and drought-prone western areas receive beneficial precipitation. These diverse weather patterns underscore the variability across the country as seasonal transitions continue.