Expansive dry air to intensify drought across central & eastern US ; also, the end of North American monsoon will bring warmer, drier weather to the southwest

A large and strong area of high pressure will keep much of the central and eastern U.S. dry into mid-October, worsening drought, lowering river levels, raising wildfire risk, and bringing wide temperature swings. Also, a shift in winds will end the North American monsoon across the Southwest, bringing drier, warmer weather and increased fire danger in the days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices