It’s interesting how these two articles try to downplay the record-breaking nature of the cold by stressing how “crisp” it is, and how “pleasant” it is, and how “nice” it is.
The thermometer dropped to 54 degrees F yesterday at Kansas City International Airport, a new low for July 15, according to the National Weather Service.
That beat the old record of 56 degrees set in 1990.
Yet another record fell this morning, when the mercury dropped to 55 degrees, breaking the previous record low for this date of 57 degrees set in 1985.
St. Joseph also tied its record low for this date (July 16) of 54 degrees, set in 1970.
“The crisp temperatures come at a time Kansas City typically sees its hottest days.”
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service called it “some of the most beautiful weather you’re likely to see in this region of the country in mid-July.”
Temperatures are expected to return to normal — in the 80s — by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article731089.html
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article738208.html
Thanks to Craig Adkins for these links