For Eastern US, temperatures swing high, then swing low. They'll soon go back up
- On Friday, a cold front hit the Eastern US, dropping temperatures by up to 40°F after a week of 68 record highs and triple-digit heat.
- A heat dome trapped hot air over the Eastern US, producing at least 68 record highs and multiple triple-digit days from Sunday to Wednesday, before a cold front caused a sharp temperature drop.
- Climate Central records show 68 high temperature marks since Sunday and only three low records, highlighting the unusual dominance of record heat in early May.
- East Coast residents received temporary relief as temperatures dropped up to 40°F and humidity decreased, but meteorologist Pereira warned the cooldown will be brief.
- Forecasts indicate temperatures will rise again as climate experts warn the weather whiplash return to heat, despite recent cooling from a cold front.
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For Eastern U.S., temperatures swing high, then swing low. They'll soon go back up
After days of blistering heat, the nation's sweaty East Coast got to open windows, step outside and get temporary relief on Friday as temperatures plummeted as much as 40 degrees and humidity dropped alongside.


For Eastern US, temperatures swing high, then swing low. They’ll soon go back up
After days of blistering heat, the nation’s sweaty East Coast is getting to open windows, step outside and take a deep breath of relatively cool, but temporary, relief.

For Eastern US, temperatures swing high, then swing low. They'll soon go back up
After days of blistering heat, the nation’s sweaty East Coast is getting to open windows, step outside and take a deep breath of relatively cool, but temporary, relief.
For Eastern US, Temperatures Swing High, Then Swing Low. They'll Soon Go Back Up
After days of blistering heat, the nation's sweaty East Coast got to open windows, step outside and get temporary relief on Friday as temperatures plummeted as much as 40 degrees and humidity dropped alongside.
After days of swollen heat, the east coast of the nation opened its windows, exiting and temporary relief on Friday as temperatures fell up to 40 degrees and humidity fell next door. At least 68 record peaks were set and more than 20 places recorded heat [...]
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