Baltimore Area Braces for Record High Temperatures

A significant warm front is affecting various regions in the U.S., with Baltimore and Houston experiencing notably high temperatures. Baltimore is predicted to see highs in the mid-to-upper 70s, potentially reaching 80 degrees, with a chance of breaking October temperature records before a cold front brings cooler weather by the weekend. Similarly, Houston is experiencing a 'Hot-tober,' ranking as one of the warmest Octobers on record with an average temperature of 76.3 degrees and a record number of 90-degree days. Both cities are expected to face increased winds and the potential for severe weather, including gusty winds and rain, as systems move through. Climate experts attribute these unusual temperature patterns to long-term climate change effects. Overall, residents are advised to prepare for a mix of warm conditions followed by a shift to cooler autumn weather in the coming days.