Those looking for relief from the summertime heat will have limited options across the contiguous U.S. this week. The upcoming week’s weather pattern will be dominated by a jet stream that will largely remain across Canada and two ridges of high pressure; one across the Southwest U.S. and a second anchored off of the Southeast coast.
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California, Arizona, and Nevada will see dangerously hot temperatures today, ranging from 105-115°F, with heat indices above 115°F in some areas. Major cities affected by the heat will include Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tuscon.
Along California’s coast, temperatures will be slightly cooler but still hot in the 90s for cities such as Los Angeles. Southeastern California and southwestern Arizona will see the highest temperatures, with highs likely above 110°F and up to 118°F in some areas.
Residents are urged to stay cool and take any necessary measures to avoid staying outside as heat is the number one cause of weather related fatalities.
Curious how hot it will be in your city? Use the MORECAST app for an exact temperature forecast for your area.
Threat of severe weather through this evening/overnight across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
A dome of high pressure that has been baking the Central U.S. recently has expanded east, bringing increasing humidity and dangerous heat to the mid-Atlantic urban corridor.