The United States is currently experiencing widespread extreme heat, affecting various regions and states. The National Weather Service has issued heat alerts for approximately one-third of Americans due to dangerously high temperatures, particularly in the South and Northwest. More than 115 million people are under heat alerts across 16 states.
The South is expected to have heat index values ranging from 105 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, covering most of the region. Additionally, the Northwest is facing a heatwave caused by a high-pressure system that is extending into the area.
Sunday is likely to see record-breaking temperatures in over 30 locations, including Portland and Medford in Oregon; Dallas, Austin, and Houston in Texas; Shreveport and Baton Rouge in Louisiana; Jackson in Mississippi; Mobile in Alabama; Albany and Savannah in Georgia; and Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando in Florida.
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The upcoming heat is part of a pattern of record-breaking temperatures that have persisted for several weeks. On Saturday, new daily high temperature records were set in New Orleans, Orlando, Naples in Florida, and San Antonio. Austin, Texas, has experienced temperatures of 100 degrees or higher for 36 consecutive days, while San Antonio has seen temperatures of 105 degrees or more for a record seven days in a row. Houston has also recorded temperatures of 101 degrees or higher for a record 14 days straight.
Toward the end of the month, the excessive heat from the South is projected to expand to the middle of the country, enlarging the heat dome.
It’s important for residents in these affected areas to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the extreme heat, such as staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged outdoor activities, and staying in air-conditioned environments whenever possible.
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