The eastern half of the United States is currently experiencing its first significant heatwave of the summer, with high temperatures recorded over the weekend expected to be further surpassed in the coming days. A heat dome resulting from high pressure has funneled hot air from southern states, leading to record-breaking temperatures across multiple cities. Areas such as New York City and Washington DC may see highs reaching into the mid-30s Celsius, while humidity is making the heat feel even more oppressive. This extreme weather is expected to break around 250 daily temperature records.
Temperatures rose significantly across the eastern US, with many cities recording their hottest temperatures of the year, resulting in the first heatwave of summer.
High pressure created a heat dome across the eastern US, pushing up hot air from the south, affecting multiple states with record-breaking temperatures.
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