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United States Experiences Unusual Weather Patterns with Heat and Snowfall
A severe weather pattern is affecting various regions across the United States. In the South, a heat wave has already broken records in some areas, with temperatures expected to remain above 32°C (90°F) and reach as high as 38°C (100°F) in certain locations. Experts warn of the dangers of heatstroke and dehydration due to these extreme conditions. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, colliding fronts are forecasted to cause flash flooding between eastern Nebraska and northern Wisconsin on Saturday night. Additionally, a plume of tropical moisture is expected to reach the central Gulf Coast over the next couple of days, leading to heavy rain starting Monday morning. This comes after recent storms in southern Florida dumped up to 20 inches (50 cm) of rain, leaving some areas underwater. In contrast, extreme cold temperatures have affected parts of the Pacific Northwest, with snow expected in the northern Rocky Mountains and heavy rainfall predicted from the northern plains to the Upper Midwest.
Warm overnight temperatures only dropping into the mid-70s will offer little to no relief, especially to those without adequate or reliable cooling.
We want to be clear, this is extremely hot for June and New Yorkers should not underestimate the heat.
With climate change leading to more frequent and intense heat, summers are different than they were before, and so we should expect and be prepared for the hot weather that is coming.
Climate Change
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sources
perspectives
countries
- 1.Canada
- 2.Greece
- 3.Mexico
- 4.United States
organizations
- 1.US National Weather Service
- 2.Center for Biological Diversity
- 3.Federal Emergency Management Agency
- 4.US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- 5.US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration