AccuWeather forecasters are also on board with the fiery fall forecast: “Fall is going to feel more like an extended summer for millions of Americans this year,” said AccuWeather lead long-range expert Paul Pastelok. “Much of the country will experience a delayed transition to cooler temperatures this year, following a summer with intense heat."

The official first day of fall, otherwise known as the autumnal equinox, is this weekend in the Northern Hemisphere. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, it is one of only two days, the other being the vernal equinox, when the sun is directly above the Equator, essentially dividing night and day into equal portions.

Sept. 22, marks the first day of the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. It begins approximately at 8:43 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, meteorological fall begins on Sept. 1 and makes it easier to keep seasonal weather records, according to FOX Weather.

The first day of fall, also known as the autumnal equinox, is Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:44 a.m. ET. While the equinox is known as the astronomical start of the season, there is another method used to measure the change in seasons. The meteorological beginnings of seasons are based on the annual temperature cycle and the 12-month calendar.

Saturday, is the last day of summer, and fall begins tomorrow. Summer 2024 set heat records, but it’s going out with mild temperatures and a chance of rain in the Harrisburg area. The National Weather Service in State College is calling for a small chance of showers this morning and early afternoon;