The heat wave that is centered in the Midwest, is expected to extend across the entire country. However, the Pacific Northwest might be an exception.
According to weathermen, maximum temperatures are likely to exceed 32°C (90°F) in several cities. Major cities such as Las Vegas and Phoenix could see temperatures soaring up to 43°C (110°F).
This year has been exceptionally warm with unusually hot temperatures. Scientists across the world are speculating that 2016 could be the hottest year on record.
The climate phenomenon El Niño has been primarily responsible for the hot summers worldwide. The prevailing El Niño has been strongest on record so far.
According to Skymet Weather, though El Niño is on decline now but it continues to affect the weather. We expect, the El Niño is likely to reach threshold neutral very soon.
Scientists believe that long-term global warming has also been one of the key contributors to this year’s temperature rise.
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