Low pressure in US midwest brings unseasonable heat to New York and Boston
Summary
A low-pressure system over the U.S. Midwest brought unusually warm air to New York, Boston and parts of eastern Canada, with temperatures well above early-November averages. Severe storms caused flooding and tornado damage in parts of the United States, while heavy rain prompted flood warnings in southern France, Corsica and Sardinia.Key Facts
- New York and Boston reached temperatures near 23°C (73.4°F), about 7–10°C above the early-November average.
- Parts of eastern Canada recorded temperatures above 20°C, about 10–15°C above normal.
- The Midwest low-pressure system drew warm air north from the Gulf of Mexico; its eastward movement is expected to bring temperatures closer to average.
- Severe thunderstorms led to flood and evacuation warnings in several U.S. states, including Florida, Oklahoma and Colorado.
- A tornado struck Keyes, Oklahoma, damaging the town and forcing a polling station to relocate; no casualties were reported.
- Officials in states affected by severe weather requested federal funding for damage to homes and infrastructure.
- Authorities in southern France, Corsica and Sardinia issued severe flood warnings as storms brought torrential rain.
- Forecasts called for 50–100 mm (2–4 inches) of rain in parts of the Mediterranean region, with some local totals above 100 mm.
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