1935day.year
The Dust Bowl heat wave reaches its peak, sending temperatures to 109 °F (43 °C) in Chicago and 104 °F (40 °C) in Milwaukee.
A severe Dust Bowl heat wave peaked with record-breaking temperatures in Chicago and Milwaukee.
During the summer of 1935, the Dust Bowl heat wave reached its zenith on July 24, pushing temperatures to 109°F (43°C) in Chicago and 104°F (40°C) in Milwaukee.
This extreme weather exacerbated the hardships of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl drought across the American Plains.
Urban residents experienced blackouts as electric grids strained to meet the demand for cooling.
The heat wave led to increased heat-related illnesses and deaths, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and weather forecasting.
It remains one of the most intense heat events in Great Lakes history and a stark reminder of nature's power under changing climate conditions.
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