The prolonged heat in Savannah and surrounding areas could have several implications. Warmer fall temperatures may delay the onset of fall foliage, shortening the leaf-peeping season. Additionally, the city has experienced an average increase of 1.3 °F (0.7 °C) in fall temperatures since 1970, with five more days of above-normal temperatures annually. Human-caused climate change is a significant driver of these shifts, with 96 days in the past year showing temperatures made twice as likely by climate change, according to Climate Central.