While heat waves are real enough, with record temperatures in the forecast across the West, a dramatic, though virtual, heat wave appeared in one Connecticut city on Saturday.
Weather maps at several stations showed Hartford basking in 154 degree weather.
Newscast Studio reports a National Weather Service meteorologist said the high temp was caused by someone mixing up Celsius and Fahrenheit in the system stations use to grab weather data.
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The actual temperature in Hartford was around 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
if you're in Hartford or the surrounding towns (my old home), I hope you've got a lot of ice water to keep yourself hydrated properly. pic.twitter.com/0VLsRioMwE
— I'm Just Dan (@DanielAshley13) June 13, 2021