00:00Across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, fall is arriving ahead of schedule.
00:04Leaves are changing color and dropping weeks earlier than normal.
00:08We are definitely seeing fall foliage coming sooner rather than the typical of the end of the month, beginning of October.
00:14The health of trees this year has been tested by drought, pests, and disease.
00:19And experts say cooler temperatures, coupled with a lack of rain, have accelerated the shift to fall.
00:25We haven't really had a significant amount of rain going into the fall.
00:29Kind of another, almost like drought-like experience for the trees.
00:33Whether it's lack of rain, too much water, leaf diseases, the way that the weather kind of rolls with precipitation plays a big kick.
00:43That means some neighborhoods are seeing vibrant green canopies, while others are already showing early signs of color and leaf drop.
00:50It matters on where those trees are located and what their roots are sitting in.
00:54Certain trees are looking wonderful.
00:56Other trees are starting to show a tint, and that could be nutrient availability.
01:01You add on the drought stress, the heat, and all of a sudden, they start falling apart quickly and more dramatically.
01:08Experts say cooler days, crisp nights, and dry weather are the perfect recipe for early color.
01:13But that same mix can cut the season short.
01:15The more that we can help with that by giving them moisture, the better.
01:19And especially for the evergreens, because the evergreens are going to go into the winter.
01:23If we don't get any rain like last year, they're going to go in thirsty.
01:26And if we have a significantly cold winter, we're going to see more winter burn and damage this year.
01:31For AccuWeather, I'm Allie Reed.
01:32I'm Allie Reed.
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