Sara Tonks is a meteorologist at weather.com. Based out of Atlanta, she joined the team in 2024. Hometown Athens, Georgia (go Dawgs!) Educational Background... Read full biography
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Fall foliage maps tracker: current status in your region
Fall has arrived, and the leaves are changing color. Here's how things look in your area and where colors are peaking.

El Niño may mean you need backup plans for your Halloween costume
El Niño is officially here, and its influence on weather patterns could be felt by Halloween revelers and their costumes this year. Some parts of the country trend wetter and some trend warmer during El Niño, but that isn’t a guarantee for your forecast this year. Here’s what you can consider when thinking about backup plans for your costume.

El Niño is playing trick-or-treat with your Halloween forecast
El Niño may have something to say about this year's Halloween forecast, and you might need to tweak your costume.
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