Record Temperatures in Southeastern U.S. Amid Scorching Heat Wave
The Southeastern U.S. is enduring an intense heat wave, setting record temperatures and prompting forecasters to urge caution. Tampa hit a new high of 37.8°C, surpassing the 2020 record. The National Weather Service warns of extreme heat across Florida, Georgia, and parts of the central U.S., with cooling relief expected mid-week.
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Residents of the Southeastern U.S. are confronting soaring temperatures this week as a heat wave sets new records, pushing thermometers to unprecedented highs. In Tampa, Florida, Sunday's temperature reached a record-breaking 37.8 degrees Celsius, topping the previous high set in 2020.
The National Weather Service issued warnings across the Southeast, predicting that the heat wave would peak mid-week. Areas from Georgia to central Florida, including the Tampa Bay and Orlando metros, are under extreme heat advisories, with temperatures expected to hover around 100 F and heat index values approaching dangerous levels.
This extraordinary weather pattern is straining workers and residents alike. In Savannah, Georgia, individuals like landscaper Darius Cowherd and painter Luis Hernandez are taking cautionary measures such as frequent water breaks and staying in shade or air-conditioned spaces. Meteorologists forecast some relief by Wednesday when rain is expected to lower temperatures slightly.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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