More extreme heat coming to KC as impact grows
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Greater shares of Americans now say that extreme heat has affected parts of day-to-day life compared to just two years ago.
Why it matters: The findings, from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, suggest that people are increasingly aware of extreme heat's impact on their health, budgets, travel plans and more.
Driving the news: KC is in for another round of extreme heat this weekend and next week, with highs in the mid-90s and heat indexes pushing triple digits.
- And prolonged hot weather is adding stress to the Midwest's power grid.
Context: The government defines extreme heat as at least two days above 90 degrees or higher than average temperatures.
By the numbers: 90% of Americans now say that extreme heat has had at least a minor impact on their lives broadly, up from 83% two years ago.
- 80% now say that extreme heat has had at least a minor impact on their power bills, up from 69% in 2024.
- 68% say it's affecting their outdoor activities, up from 57%.
- 42% say it's affecting their travel or vacation plans, up from 26%.