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Autumn Equinox Brings Warmth, Fire Risks, and Northern Lights

9/18/2025

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Autumn Weather Update

The autumnal equinox occurs on September 22, 2025, at 2:19 p.m. Eastern Time.
New Jersey will experience a warmer-than-average fall, while cooler northern areas may see reduced precipitation.
Redding, California, faces a prolonged fire season due to warmer temperatures and sporadic rain.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle may form in the central Atlantic, potentially impacting Bermuda but posing minimal risk to Florida.
Northern states, including Washington, could view the northern lights on September 16 under favorable conditions.

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Cumberland County Prepares

Cumberland County, Tennessee, will host a "Tune It Tuesday" event on September 23, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to help residents program NOAA Weather Radios for emergency alerts.
The event, in partnership with TEMA and Lowe’s, offers free Midland NOAA Weather Radios and batteries while supplies last.
Williamson County EMA will also participate, underscoring the importance of weather radios for life-saving warnings.
Officials emphasize the need for multiple alert systems to improve community resilience during severe weather.
NOAA weather radios are crucial for timely emergency information, particularly when other communication methods fail.

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Autumn Weather Update

The autumnal equinox occurs on September 22, 2025, at 2:19 p.m. Eastern Time.
New Jersey will experience a warmer-than-average fall, while cooler northern areas may see reduced precipitation.
Redding, California, faces a prolonged fire season due to warmer temperatures and sporadic rain.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle may form in the central Atlantic, potentially impacting Bermuda but posing minimal risk to Florida.
Northern states, including Washington, could view the northern lights on September 16 under favorable conditions.

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