The first week of September brings record-challenging heat to the Pacific Northwest, heavy monsoonal rains in the Southwest, and an early taste of fall with a sharp cool-down in the Midwest and Great Lakes.
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This week brings severe storms to the High Plains, chilly mornings in the Northeast, and daily tropical downpours from Florida to the Carolinas. Here's what to expect across North America.