September heat pushes highs into the 80s, 90s for Eastern U.S.
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The summer sizzle continues as a ridge of high pressure will dominate the eastern U.S. this week. While this won’t be record heat, many locations will be above average for this time of year. Minneapolis, Green Bay, Chicago and Detroit will see highs in the 80s as Kansas City, Nashville and Memphis soar back into the 90s.
Breakdown
- A ridge is causing widespread warmth in the eastern U.S., with highs in the 80s and 90s. 10s
- Temperatures are 5 to 15 degrees above average for this time of year. 22s
- Cities like Minneapolis and Chicago are experiencing above-average temperatures. 27s
- A coastal low is keeping some areas cooler, but the ridge remains dominant elsewhere. 39s
- Warm conditions are expected to persist from the Midwest down the Mississippi River Valley. 52s