The South is predicted to have record-breaking temperatures throughout the Father’s Day weekend

The South is predicted to have record-breaking temperatures throughout the Father's Day weekend

The National Weather Service predicts that this Father’s Day weekend will have extremely high temperatures in a region that includes the Southwest, the Southeast, and the Gulf Coast.

Temperatures in the upper 90s are predicted for the Southwest, while triple digits are predicted for some areas of the Southeast and southern Plains.

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In an update on Saturday, the National Weather Service stated that “Ahead of a cold front, above average temperatures are also predicted for the northern Plains and middle Great Basin, while considerably below average temperatures are predicted for the Pacific Northwest.”

Over the weekend, excessive heat advisories are in effect for six counties in Arizona, including Maricopa, Pinal, and Graham counties.

From the Midwest to the Northeast, where “several dozen” record afternoon highs are anticipated, temperatures are also predicted to soar next week.

The weather service predicted that by Sunday, an upper-level ridge will start to form over the Eastern United States, with unusually high temperatures beginning in the Tennessee Valley, Central Plains, and much of the Midwest. “Maximum heat indices will be close to 105 degrees, with highs expected to reach the upper 90s.” Anyone without proper cooling and/or hydration may be at danger of heat-related illnesses when warm overnight lows are paired with the conditions.

In anticipation of the scorching temperatures that are expected from Tuesday through Sunday, Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut triggered the state’s severe hot weather protocol.

The weather agency advised people to wear light-colored clothing, remain hydrated, and stay in shady or air-conditioned areas as heat is the primary cause of weather-related deaths.

The weather agency advised viewers to “take it seriously” on X.

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