Even if there was a huge heat spike in 1879 it's always about longevity. How long did that type of heat last in 1879.
Today's heat is a combo of extreme highs + longevity. Nothing in recorded history comes close
Yeah but since Alaska is cold it's okay if the west is shattering all time highs by 8-10 degrees for multiple days.
Also UHI or something is the cause because that definitely affects daytime highs
Only a matter of time before we get some of those prolonged ridges here. Doesn't take much. Our first warm-up last week set record highs here and the earliest 80F at NYC.