Summary
A heat wave is expected to affect large areas of the United States this week. The National Weather Service has released maps showing that the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic will experience unusually high temperatures. Meanwhile, severe weather, including thunderstorms and rain, is expected in other parts of the country.
Key Facts
- A heat wave will spread across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic in the U.S. this week.
- The National Weather Service predicts temperatures in the 90s in parts of the Southwest and Southeast.
- By midweek, temperatures in the Northern Plains could be 25 degrees above normal for this time of year.
- Severe thunderstorms and rain are also expected in areas such as the Plains, Mississippi, and Ohio River valleys.
- The weather follows recent snow in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
- The warm weather is likely to continue through March, according to long-term forecasts.
