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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Extreme Heat Hitting Midwest


Wow! There has certainly been a tale of two air masses across the eastern two-thirds of the country this week, and it will continue today.

The Northeast continues to have below-normal temperatures. However, for those New Englanders waiting for the sun to come out and to warm the air up, maybe you should be careful what you wish for.

The southern Plains will continue to bake. I'm sure that some natives of Dallas or Little Rock would gladly switch places with the New Englanders right now. RealFeel temperatures will soar above 100 degrees in those locations and as far north as Iowa and as far east as southern Georgia and Florida. The core of the heat, with RealFeel temperatures over 110 degrees, will be felt in Louisiana, Arkansas and adjacent areas of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. This is downright dangerous conditions for anyone working or even being outside. Please take care and stay well hydrated.

Story by AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Mark Paquette.

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