Early stretch of 80s lasts through Saturday
Temperatures soared into the 80s again Tuesday across Michiana, forcing many to turn on the air-conditioning for the first time this year.
Not happy about this ? turned OFF the heat Friday, turned ON the a/c less than a week later ? #inwx #miwx pic.twitter.com/RjViSfSGGK
— Tom Coomes (@TomCoomes) May 10, 2022
While thermometers hitting 80 in May isn't that unusual, a five or six day stretch of 80-degree highs this early in the year is quite rare. In fact, if temperatures eclipse 80 degrees until Saturday (as is forecast), it would be the earliest 6 day stretch of 80-degree heat in more than 85 years! May 2022 would be in the company of the heart of the Dust Bowl (1934 and 1936, to be more exact). Â
The humidity was noticeable higher Tuesday, with dew points nearing 70 in many locations. That kind of humidity is well-above normal, just like these temperatures.
Highs could tie or break daily records Wednesday in South Bend.Â
Record Heat?
— Tom Coomes (@TomCoomes) May 10, 2022
A +120 year old record ? will likely be tied/broken Wednesday. The warmest low, looks like a lock?https://t.co/81y0RPEq1H | South Bend #inwx pic.twitter.com/76b9KlyH64
The humidity should take a dip by Thursday, but it takes until the start of next week to see temperatures fall out of the 80s.Â