Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
Tens of millions of people are under an extreme heat warning across the central and southern United States on Sunday, as high temperatures and intense humidity grip much of the country. for the second day in a row.
Heat indices exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 Celsius) were predicted from Memphis to Montana to Las Vegas. Parts of the Southwest could see temperatures as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 C), according to the National Weather Service.
Overwhelming conditions are the result of someone else heat dome — a phenomenon in which atmospheric conditions trap heat, increasing and prolonging already high temperatures.
Severe heat across much of the country is not expected to subside anytime soon.
“It looks like it will remain almost stationary at that location throughout the week,” NWS meteorologist Bob Oravec said Saturday.
Oravec said there may be some relief in the central parts of the United States towards the end of next week, but even that could be temporary.
Officials warned that children and older adults, as well as people with certain medical conditions, are especially at risk of serious reactions, including heatstroke. experts to recommend When looking for air conditioning or a cooling center, be sure to drink enough water and limit time spent in direct sun.
The continental U.S. had its second-warmest first half of the year in 2026, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information’s average temperature tracking.
