Map Shows Where Extreme Heat Dome To Hit Millions With 100F This Weekend
Summary
Millions of people in the central and western United States are expected to face very high temperatures this weekend due to a heat dome. This weather pattern traps hot air, causing temperatures to rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas, increasing health risks.Key Facts
- A heat dome is causing extreme heat across the Southwest and Plains, including California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
- Temperatures may reach up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit in California’s Coachella Valley and parts of the desert Southwest.
- Cities like Phoenix expect highs between 107 and 116 degrees, while Tucson could see 105 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Southern California’s Inland Empire may have temperatures up to 110 degrees, with night temperatures staying in the 70s, which reduces nighttime cooling.
- Northern states like the Dakotas and Midwest cities such as Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Chicago will also see temperatures near or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The heat dome is caused by a strong high-pressure system that traps hot air and suppresses clouds and rain.
- The heat dome may last several days or weeks, increasing risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
- Older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and people with health problems are most at risk during extreme heat.
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