Summer heat shifts east, relief is on the way
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Summer is trying to hold on across the Upper Midwest as temperatures 10-30 degrees above average are possible. Record-breaking heat is possible for the Upper Midwest for cities like Minneapolis and Chicago, which could reach the upper 80s.
Breakdown
- Strong southerly winds have brought unusually warm air to the upper Midwest and Western Lakes.
- Temperatures in cities like Minneapolis and Burlington have reached or neared record highs in the upper 80s. 9s
- The heat is affecting events such as the Twin Cities marathon, with participants advised to take precautions. 18s
- Warm temperatures are expected to shift to the Northeast, with Boston forecast to remain in the 80s. 55s
- A cold front is expected to bring cooler conditions to the Western Lakes and Northeast soon. 1m 5s