CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - October marks the first full month of fall and a significant shift in the weather. Tropics remain active as we head into October | Tracking the Tropics September was abnormally dry, with only six days of measurable rain well below the average. October is expected to be warmer than average during this month. October could also see above-average rainfall in New England. 7 Day Forecast Weather News What to expect for October weather in Massachusetts NHC tracking disturbance near where Helene formed | Tracking the Tropics A whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain fell on the South thanks to Helene and other storms Desperation and exhaustion continue in North Carolina's mountains after Helene Jack Wu joined the 22News Storm Team in July 2023. Follow Jack on X @the_jackwu and view his bio to see more of his work.