Record heatwave grips central US as temperatures smash marks from plains to Rockies

Extreme weather intensifies across the northern plains and Rocky Mountains, adding to a broader pattern of record-breaking temperatures stretching from New York to Central Europe.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-13 04:59 UTC · 1 min read

A severe heatwave has swept across the central United States, shattering temperature records from the northern plains to the Rocky Mountains region.

The extreme conditions, which baked cities including Salt Lake City and Billings on Sunday, mark a significant intensification of the ongoing weather event gripping parts of the country.

The development extends a broader pattern of extreme heat that has already pushed temperatures in New York City’s Central Park to a 14-year high.

Simultaneously, Central Europe is grappling with record-breaking readings, with Switzerland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic reporting temperatures exceeding 40°C.

The simultaneous extreme weather events across the Atlantic highlight a synchronized period of climatic stress.

For markets, the primary implication lies in energy demand and potential supply-side disruptions.