Fall Gets Pushed Aside as Des Moines, Omaha and Topeka Run Up to 14 Degrees Warmer Than Normal Through the End of October
CENTRAL UNITED STATES — Autumn is taking a back seat for the rest of October, with forecast maps showing warmer than normal temperatures settling over a huge stretch of the Plains, Midwest and South right through the end of the month.
The core of the warmth sits over the heart of the country, where temperatures are expected to run 10 to 15 degrees above normal.
The Warmest Departures From Normal
Here is how far above normal temperatures are projected to run for the rest of October:
| City | Above Normal |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | +14°F |
| Omaha | +14°F |
| Topeka | +14°F |
| Minneapolis | +11°F |
| Sioux Falls | +11°F |
| Chicago | +11°F |
| Oklahoma City | +11°F |
| Milwaukee | +9°F |
| Memphis | +9°F |
| Fargo | +7°F |
| Amarillo | +7°F |
| Cincinnati | +7°F |
| Bismarck | +5°F |
| Pierre | +5°F |
| Sault Ste. Marie | +5°F |
| Nashville | +5°F |
| Knoxville | +5°F |
Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas at the Center of the Warmth
The biggest departures show up across Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, where Des Moines, Omaha and Topeka are all running about 14 degrees warmer than usual.
The 10 to 15 degree zone also spreads into Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma, covering cities like Minneapolis, Chicago and Oklahoma City.
Milder but Still Above Normal at the Edges
Even areas outside the warmest zone are still expected to stay above normal. The Dakotas, northern Michigan and Tennessee sit closer to 5 to 7 degrees above average, with Bismarck, Pierre, Nashville and Knoxville all around +5°F.
What It Means for the Rest of October
The extended warmth could mean:
- More comfortable outdoor weather for late-October plans
- A delay in fall-like chill across much of the Midwest
- Extra time for outdoor work and late-season activities
How Long Will It Last
The warm pattern is expected to hold through the end of October. Whether the mild air carries into November remains the big question, so residents should keep checking the forecast as the month winds down.
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