Heat Wave Boosts Temperatures Across California, Pacific Northwest, Midwest

Several regions across the U.S. are anticipating warmer weather this week with varying degrees of heat and related conditions. Seattle is expected to experience the warmest temperatures of the year by midweek, with highs reaching into the 80s and mostly sunny skies, though a cold front may bring cooler temperatures and showers by Thursday. Chicago will see a cooler pattern early in the week with mid-60s highs and scattered showers, but temperatures are forecast to rise into the 70s and potentially near 80 by the weekend. The Bay Area could see significant warming later in the week, with inland temperatures possibly reaching the 90s by Friday and Saturday, prompting heat risk warnings from the National Weather Service. San Diego County is also forecast for warmer conditions with inland highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and desert areas nearing 90 degrees, alongside breezy winds and marine hazards. Residents in all these areas are advised to take precautions appropriate to the heat and weather changes.