Autumn heat wave could topple centuries-old records in the Midwest

A late-season heat wave will send temperatures to record-challenging territory across a swath of the north-central United States from this weekend into the first week of October, AccuWeather forecasters say. While the warmth would be typical for the middle of summer, it is unusual for late September and early October, with temperatures expected to be 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit above historical averages. This will result in high temperatures well into the 80s and even near 90, threatening daily

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