High Temperatures in the Midwest

In the midwestern cities, temperatures rapidly rise to an intense level. On Saturday, June 21, thousands of residents faced a dangerous heat wave. The highest temperature was 105°F in St. Louis, Missouri. Scientists claim that climate change is to blame for the new common trend of heat waves. Everyone is battling the heat in different ways. Some older residents are enjoying the warmth, while others are in fear of going outside.

This extreme heat is predicted to move east and south throughout the next couple days. New York City, Washington DC, and Philadelphia have estimated heat indexes of over 100°F. Heat records may be broken soon. Over 64 million people in the US have been sent heat warnings.

Meteorologists say that climate change is causing all the extreme temperatures. Residents of towns in the Midwest are strongly advised to stay inside during most days. Cooling centers have even been opened for people suffering with no air conditioning.

the possibility of death from the summer weather brings things to a whole nother level. The state governments are trying their best to keep people safe and prevent any health issues.

While many are complaining about the warm weather, some senior residents are pleasantly satisfied with the temperatures. Duane Huey, a 72-year-old man from Des Moines, Iowa, claims he actually loves the heat. “As I’ve gotten older, the cold gets to me more,” he said.

Many excited summer plans have gone down the drain with all the commotion about overheating. In the next couple days, heat waves will continue to spread south and east.