Record heat will build across the central and eastern US
2 days agoUpdated: June 25, 2026, 7:08 am EDTPublished: June 8, 2026, 7:55 am EDT

Record heat will build this week across the Plains and South, then push to the East Coast. Dozens of daily records could fall as highs run 15 to 20 degrees above normal. High humidity levels will make temperatures feel much warmer. The extreme heat will last through much of the week for millions.