On this date in 1962, widespread record heat gripped the region. For Philly, Allentown, AC Airport, Georgetown and Mt Pocono, it remains the earliest in the season temperatures of that level have been reached. pic.twitter.com/zUDIzIS8h9

Late spring heat is expected early this week with thunderstorms likely arriving on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/adybo5xwYS

While it's not summertime yet, temperatures are forecast to climb into the mid and upper 80s Monday and Tuesday. Now is a great time to check out www.heat.gov/ to learn more about the many tools and resources available to help plan for heat!

High temperatures so far today: KCI: 86 KC Downtown: 88 Lee's Summit: 86 Olathe: 87 St. Joseph: 92 (!) Kirksville: 83 Chillicothe: 86 Sedalia: 85 That's about 20-25 degrees above normal for May 18th.