Day 196: Welcome Relief from the Extreme Heat
The cold front mentioned last night has pushed south and east into the region that was experiencing the extreme heat wave. This cold front will bring an increased chance of thunderstorms and slightly cooler temperatures to much of the central United States. This slight cool down and increased chance of thunderstorms will be enough to end the Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories that were in effect yesterday.
In the longer term, expect the heat to return early next week as the upper-level ridge once again builds back into the central United States. However, at this time, it doesn’t appear to be as strong. (But that could change…)
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