Major Warmth and Record High Potential Across the Eastern U.S. by Friday

news image
Top Stories
8 Jan 2020 6:56 AM
Some major warmth will be building across the Eastern U.S. for the weekend and some areas could end up tying or breaking records.  This is all do to a large trough building across the Western U.S. allowing for warm air to push North across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.  Here is the very latest.

Forecast Set-Up

The jet stream pattern across the Lower 48 will be ideal for warmer temperatures across the East.  Record highs will be possible from Florida all the way up to Vermont Friday afternoon.  Check out all the cities that could see record highs this weekend. Not only are the amount of potential highs impressive, but look how far North the warmth goes.  Temperatures will feel 10-20° warmer than average all across the Northeast.

Record Highs Forecast

Saturday's warmth will be more widespread across the East, but Sunday will still be quite warm across Florida.  Many records could be going down!!! Make sure to keep checking with WeatherNation for more updates on the record warmth.  

All Weather News
More
Severe Storms Return, Damaging Winds & Tornadoes Expected

Severe Storms Return, Damaging Winds & Tornadoes Expected

Another intense storm system is developing as

16 Mar 2026 2:15 AM
Blizzard Warnings Issued, Heavy Snow Targets the Midwest

Blizzard Warnings Issued, Heavy Snow Targets the Midwest

After severe storms slammed the Midwest earli

16 Mar 2026 2:10 AM
Record Smashing Heat Builds Out West

Record Smashing Heat Builds Out West

A heatwave is coming to the West. A surge of

16 Mar 2026 2:00 AM
Nebraska Records Biggest Fire Ever as Red Flag Warnings Persist

Nebraska Records Biggest Fire Ever as Red Flag Warnings Persist

Numerous fires have broken out over the last

16 Mar 2026 1:50 AM
Peak Cherry Blossom Forecast Released for 2026

Peak Cherry Blossom Forecast Released for 2026

Top Image Credit: National Parks ServiceSprin

14 Mar 2026 8:55 AM
Destructive Tornadoes, Hail From Multi-Day Severe Outbreak

Destructive Tornadoes, Hail From Multi-Day Severe Outbreak

Severe storms have finally moves offshore aft

13 Mar 2026 2:10 AM
Significant Severe Weather Threatens Again Wednesday

Significant Severe Weather Threatens Again Wednesday

On the heels of an active opening week to Met

12 Mar 2026 2:30 AM