Throughout the northeastern part of the United States, the cry coming from just about everyone on Monday is: “It’s hot.”
Alan Reppert, a meteorologist with AccuWeather.com, said temperatures in Central Pennsylvania could climb into the mid-90s on Monday.
Now, exactly why is that happening?
“It is warm due to a large high pressure (area) over much of the nation. This is keeping the cooler air well to the north and bringing much of the heat the Plains have seen into the Northeast,” said Reppert.
Air conditioners and fans will see some relief after Monday as temperatures cool into the 80s for the rest of the week. Reppert said temperatures like those are still above normal for this time of year.
Pennsylvanians should know that they are not alone in the sweltering weather, as it has taken its trip over much of the nation with the Northeast seeing it during the past couple of days.
“Record highs will likely be broken across much of the Northeast over the next two days,” said Reppert.
If official thermometers hit 95 in State College Monday, a record on the books for more than 50 years will be broken. Temperatures there hit a record high of 94 in 1953.
Accuweather forecasts can be viewed online at www.AccuWeather.com.