CNN —Summerlike heat will continue to build across the Midwest and Northeast through Friday, as temperatures soar to as much as 30 degrees above normal. Nearly 90 daily records could be broken on Thursday and Friday, mainly across the Midwest and Northeast, and at least 50 record-high minimum temperatures could be set. [Very Warm, Summerlike Thursday!] Warm temperatures, along with low humidity levels and gusty winds, will create an elevated risk of wildfires. Elevated fire riskThe weather service is warning of an elevated fire risk while the record warmth and dry conditions persist.

Source: CNN April 13, 2023 23:44 UTC