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Low pressure in US midwest brings unseasonable heat to New York and Boston
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Ollie Lewis for MetDesk
Source published: 06/11/2026, 09:54:12 UTC
Briefing created: 06/11/2026, 12:36:40 UTC
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Briefings
A low pressure system in the US midwest caused unseasonable heat across eastern North America, with temperatures reaching 23C in New York and Boston. Severe thunderstorms in the south triggered flooding and tornadoes in Oklahoma, disrupting voting and causing property damage. The weather pattern will gradually dissipate as the system moves east.
Key points
- Temperatures in New York and Boston reached 23C (73F) in early November, approximately 7-10C above expected November averages.
- A tornado struck Keyes, Oklahoma, causing extensive property damage and forcing the relocation of a polling station.
Context
This article reports on an unseasonable heatwave driven by a midwest low pressure system affecting eastern North America. The event includes severe thunderstorms in the south that caused flooding and tornado damage, alongside the specific temperature readings and political disruptions in the northern states.
Limitations
Data covers only the period of the article's publication. Evidence is limited to reported weather events and temperature readings; no causal analysis of the low pressure system's formation or long-term climate impact is provided.
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