In the Hudson Valley the trees are losing their leaves without autumn color, or are simply turning brown. It's the second autumn in a row without vibrant reds and yellows.
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““You can’t correlate a warm summer will mean a specific thing three months down the road,” Ms. Morrone said.
So while you shouldn’t yet break out those scarves, just remember that in no time you’ll probably be complaining about winter.”
Tune of “Try to Remember”
Here in September
It’s good to remember,
While climate makes for good campaigning,
Here in September
To forecast December
Is pointless though quite entertaining,
We should remember
That in late December,
New York loves goodwill, but still loves complaining.
But warm September
Won’t mean warm December will follow.
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Will the NY Times be reporting on the City Council vote to study requiring City government buildings in Manhattan (below 60th St) to receive deliveries only at night?
Although aimed at congestion, seems like there are a lot of contextual issues, such as employees forced to work at night (away from families), commuting home late at night, security, noise t night impacting on nearby residential, etc.
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I could say that this is possibly due to global warming, but there will be those in denial to that.
Is NYC now in a drought? It hasn't rained in 2 weeks...
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Why doesn't it feel like fall? A quick walk through any of the city's parks might give you a clue -- namely, the leaves are still green and for the most part still on the trees.
But the light is already noticeably shifting as it starts to grow dark earlier. And warm temps have been known to stretch all the way into October.
Enjoy it while you can.
The Farmer's Almanac predicts a long and cold winter.
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I agree with the other commenters: September is usually warm. However, possibly you do not wake up early enough. The early morning predawn temps have been chilly, far cooler than they are in the summer. It warms up later in the day. All normal.
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I am always amazed at how news organizations are mystified about the weather. Ever since I was a young boy, Septembers have always brought heat and humidity. The classrooms did not then, and most today, do not have air conditioning. Although September may ring in Autumn on the calendar, the heat of Summer still lingers. Why can't young journalists and editors understand this? Every September it is the same old story and the same old surprise to news media. Please, go back to school and learn at least the basics of science.
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@John O'Brien
Have you noticed it's the same with rain and snow warnings: the fear-mongering, the portentous voices of the commentators, would be funny if they weren't crying wolf over things that occasionally ARE for real so you have to listen despite yourself!
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@John O'Brien
I thought exactly the same thing you did, but then remembered that many people (including myself a little) would wonder if the continued warm temperatures are related to climate change.
Don't be so harsh on the writer; she may have been assigned the story by an editor.
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September is often hot and muggy; autumnal weather does not really begin until October.
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@bittinho
Anyone familiar with the concept of "Indian Summer" knows that there are warm snaps. But we haven't yet had an extended period of colder autumnal weather.
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How Is this phrase still acceptable to use in public or publish?
I think this is a racist phrase that is very insensitive to not only native Americans but to East and West Indian people and must be totally unacceptable.
Erin...
thank you so much for sharing that inspiring message.
A joy to read in the early morning.
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