NYC Heat Builds as Midwest Faces Bigger Storm Threat
New York City is experiencing an early-season heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 88°F (31°C) in Central Park. Meanwhile, the Midwest and Great Plains are bracing for severe weather conditions. On Wednesday, these regions faced wind and hail, leading to power outages and flight disruptions, particularly at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Tornado watches were issued from Illinois to Oklahoma. The severe weather threat is expected to intensify on Friday as a large cold front moves across the central U.S., potentially causing more storms. The Weather Prediction Center forecasts that 71 daily high-temperature records could be threatened or broken across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. 
