An intensive heat wave continues to grip much of the United States this weekend, triggering record-breaking temperatures and placing millions of people under heat alerts.
The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) reported on Saturday that “a heat wave will continue over much of the eastern U.S. south of a quasi-stationary boundary.” Temperatures are most “anomalous and dangerous” for early summer over portions of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and extending east to the Mid-Atlantic, the WPC noted.
“Conditions will remain hot from central to southern California,” the WPC added, forecasting highs on Sunday and Monday to range in the mid- to upper 100s Fahrenheit.
Experts suggest that these extreme temperatures are part of a broader trend of increasing global temperatures. The intensity and frequency of heat waves have raised concerns among climate scientists about the accelerating impacts of climate change.
Such extreme weather events underscore the urgency for global cooperation in addressing environmental challenges. Countries across Asia, which are also experiencing their own climate-related issues, may need to prepare for similar extreme weather patterns. The interconnectedness of global climate systems means that events in one part of the world can have ripple effects elsewhere.
As the U.S. contends with this severe heat wave, the international community is reminded of the shared responsibility to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts.
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Heat wave scorches U.S., bringing record-breaking temperatures
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