As summer transitions into fall this weekend, talk turns to pumpkin spice and colorful leaves but heat, wildfire and tropical weather systems are still very much a concern in some parts of the nation.
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Fall foliage has begun to transform, and it’s not too early to check out the predictions for this transition across the country and start planning a road trip or weekend getaway. This drone video gives you a bird’s eye view of the color change beginning in Vermont.
Ever wondered what makes leaves change color? If so , another USA TODAY video and a story explain the chemicals at work that shift green leaves to orange yellow and red. The story also includes a list of the 10 top spots for a fall getaway.
For Phoenix, a hint of fall arrived when its latest record for consecutive days above 100 finally ended. After 113 days of triple digit temperatures, the max high temperature plunged, hitting only 93 degrees on Tuesday, 7 degrees below normal, according to the National Weather Service.