The surge of heat is expected to push east into the central US, driving increased health risks, energy demand, and fire danger.
What could be lurking in the Gulf of Mexico this summer has AccuWeather meteorologists raising the alarm, but they said it's not time to panic, rather prepare.
With this potentially being a supercharged hurricane season, AccuWeather's Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter added that the water in the Atlantic is currently as hot as it would be in mid-July.
Holiday lights and the season of cheer may mask the fact that the darkest day of the year is fast approaching on Dec. 21.
The origins of the holiday can be traced back to World War I.
This year, Halloween falls on a Tuesday, and Veterans Day is on a Saturday.