💨 Abstract

After a scorching heatwave, the U.S. East Coast experienced a dramatic temperature drop, with some areas seeing a 40-degree shift. Record highs were set in 68 locations, while lowered temperatures approached cold records only in isolated regions. This swift change, attributed to climate change, shows a significant excess of record highs over lows. Meteorologists warn of returning heat, though not as severe, emphasizing the increased frequency of extreme weather patterns due to a disrupted jet stream.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff