Summary
This week, many parts of the United States are experiencing unusually high temperatures, which could break 150 heat records. The National Weather Service says temperatures might be up to 25 degrees warmer than normal, affecting areas from the Midwest to the Southeast. The warm spell is expected to last until a cold front arrives next week.
Key Facts
- Unusually high temperatures are expected across much of the U.S. this week.
- The Midwest, South, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic could break 150 heat records in 24 hours.
- Some regions will see temperatures 25 degrees above their usual levels for this time of year.
- Friday is likely when most of these temperature records will be broken.
- Areas affected include from Michigan to Florida and from Texas to the Southern Eastern Seaboard.
- A cold front is expected to move in from the west next week, bringing cooler temperatures.
- Recent record temperatures include 106 degrees Fahrenheit at Falcon Dam, Texas.
- The warm spell is expected to last through next Tuesday in affected regions.
