Here's a look at this week's high temperature forecast. Excessive heat is expected throughout the Northern Plains, with highs into the upper-90s and triple digits. Meanwhile, clouds and scattered showers should keep much of the Northeast and southern U.S. cooler than average. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

The UK absolute maximum temperature recorded in a year has increased from an average of just over 25°C in the 1960s to almost 28°C during the last 10 years. This climate change #dataviz by Met Office climate data scientist Neil Kaye shows the progression from 1960 to 2020 #climatechange | Met Office