Hot Summer Forecast For Large Parts of U.S.

Temperatures will surge toward 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Meteorologists predict hotter than normal summer temperatures, especially in the Northeast and Southwest.
Washington D.C. expects plenty of heat and humidity but temperatures similar to the last two summers.
New England may see warmer than average temperatures but fewer hot days than last year.
Drought conditions threaten some areas but normal or above-average rainfall is expected in most regions over the summer.