Wednesday's forecast: Rainy Southeast, Plains
The first day of fall will see some rather quiet weather for most of the country, other than some showers in the Southeast and the Plains.
West: Most of the western third of the country will see clear skies, other than some sprinkles in the Northwest and some showers in the southern Rockies.
Central U.S.: Showers and thunderstorms will soak much of the northern and central Plains.
East: Nearly the entire eastern third of the nation will enjoy clear skies and pleasant temperatures. The exception will be the Southeast coast and Florida, where showers and clouds are forecast.
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Weather history for Sept. 23: In 1885, a foot of snow fell in Stowe, Vt. In 1904, Washington, D.C., fell to 36 degrees, a September record low temperature.