Record heat, a historic El Nino, and what it means for fall

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Record heat, a historic El Nino, and what it means for fall

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Published on Sep 16, 2026, 9:51:33 AM
Total time: 00:20:54

Episode Description

🌡️ Meteorological fall is here, but record-breaking heat says otherwise — we're on pace for the second warmest start to September ever recorded

🌊 A potentially historic El Nino is strengthening fast, with a 60-80% chance of reaching extreme or record levels

🍂 The good news: a busier weather pattern next week brings cooler air and a shot at real fall weather

🚜 What it all means for farmers, frost timing, and the winter ahead 🎙️ Nick Weig and Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord break it all down on this week's Weather Wise

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A weekly discussion with Digital Anchor Nick Weig and a member of the First Alert 6 Weather Team about recent weather events and future impacts here in the Midwest and beyond.