Summary
A heat dome is causing very high temperatures in the eastern U.S., affecting 160 million people. This high-pressure system traps heat in the area, leading to extreme weather conditions.
Key Facts
- A heat dome is a large high-pressure area that traps warm air and keeps it from moving.
- The heat dome is affecting areas from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the East Coast of the U.S.
- Over 160 million people are under heat warnings and advisories.
- Boston recorded a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday.
- Some areas in Pennsylvania had heat index values over 100 degrees.
- In central North Carolina, forecasters predicted heat index values could reach 115 degrees.
- The heat dome is linked to the jet stream's current path, which affects weather patterns.
- Similar to last year, this heat dome marks the start of summer with record high temperatures.
