杭州最高温创今夏新高 周三周四两天直冲40℃

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the unusual persistence of high temperatures in Hangzhou, with the highest temperature reaching 40.5℃ in Yuhang District, indicating a significant heatwave that contradicts the typical weather patterns expected after "Chufu" [1][2] - The meteorological explanation for the ongoing heat is attributed to the strong influence of the subtropical high-pressure system, which is expected to remain dominant until the end of August, leading to continued high temperatures in Zhejiang [1] - The current heatwave has resulted in 17 consecutive high-temperature days since August, with the potential to break the record for the longest continuous high-temperature period set in 2022 if the trend continues [1] Group 2 - A tropical low-pressure system in the East China Sea is being monitored, with predictions suggesting it may develop into a tropical storm; however, its overall development outlook appears weak, providing little hope for significant cooling in Hangzhou [2] - Despite the ongoing heat, a temporary relief is expected over the weekend (August 23-24) as the subtropical high shifts, potentially leading to afternoon thunderstorms and a slight decrease in maximum temperatures by 1-2℃, bringing them down to 34-37℃ [2]