this is INSANE… temps are in the 100s across North Dakota right now, while it’s in the 60s in Louisiana Max Velocity
Not a good sign this early? Warm by Steve, too.

A significant heat wave is expected to hit the central part of the USA and Canada.Even at the US-Canada border, temperatures will reach 36 °C (97 °F), and it will be as hot as 30 °C (86 °F) near Hudson Bay. Temperatures will break long-standing records.
See temperature map for Monday: https://www.ventusky.com/?p=45.2;-84.5;3&l=temperature-2m&t=20250513/2100