Record heat is forecast for portions of the eastern U.S. this week, with summerlike temperatures soaring into the 80s and even 90s.

Intense heat in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC is unusual for April, weather experts say

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of central California, cautioning that snow accumulations could reach up to 14 inches in some areas, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 45 mph.