10th warmest autumn and low rainfall expanded drought across much of U.S. South
Throughout many parts of the U.S., a warm, dry November made autumn seem more like an extension of late summer, allowing people to get out and enjoy the mild weather.
![The U.S. southwest, including Albuquerque, New Mexico, (shown here during its annual Balloon Fiesta) experienced a record-warm autumn in 2017 (September through November). (Image credit: NOAA National Weather Service) The U.S. southwest, including Albuquerque, New Mexico, (shown here during its annual Balloon Fiesta) experienced a record-warm autumn in 2017 (September through November).](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/legacy/image/2019/Jun/Albuqueque%20Balloon%20Festival%202017%20-%20October%20-%20NWS%20Alb%20New%20Mexico%20%20Facebook%20page.jpg?itok=hjwg1jlG)
The U.S. southwest, including Albuquerque, New Mexico, (shown here during its annual Balloon Fiesta) experienced a record-warm autumn in 2017 (September through November). (Image credit: NOAA National Weather Service)