Despite it being winter in the US, a significant heatwave is set to impact much of the central and eastern parts of the country in the coming days. Nearly 400 heat records, both high and low temperatures, are expected to be tied or broken from today through Wednesday.
The forecast indicates a spring-like winter pattern, with high temperatures reaching the 70s in cities like Kansas City and Atlanta, and even climbing into the 80s and low 90s in areas of Oklahoma and Texas. This unseasonably warm weather is forecasted to persist, with temperatures soaring 25 to 35 degrees above average in some regions.
On Monday, Dallas, Texas, could experience a record-breaking high temperature of 91 degrees, a significant deviation from the norm. The warm air mass will extend across the central plains, with temperatures remaining well above average.
However, a cold front is expected to bring a drastic change by Wednesday, causing temperatures to plummet by as much as 40 degrees in some areas. Cities like St. Louis and Oklahoma City will see a sharp drop in temperatures, with highs in the forties and fifties by midweek.
Accompanying the front are showers and storms that could pose a severe weather threat, including damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail. The Midwest region is particularly at risk, with the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
As the front moves eastward, the east coast will experience widespread rain on Wednesday before the system exits the region on Thursday. The precipitation could be intense in certain areas, leading to locally heavy rainfalls.
Additionally, snow showers are expected in the Great Lakes region as the weather pattern shifts. The fluctuating temperatures and severe weather conditions highlight the unpredictability of this spring-like winter phenomenon.
