- A new heat dome is forecast to impact over 50 million residents across the central U.S., stretching from Texas to North Dakota, starting this weekend and continuing into next week.
- Texas and Oklahoma are currently experiencing dangerous heat, with heat index values at or above 105 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to heat advisories.
- Temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to spike in Missouri, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wyoming, while other Midwest and Great Lakes states will see highs in the 80s and 90s.
- Heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., responsible for approximately 2,000 fatalities annually, and can strain organ function.
- Experts advise staying indoors, avoiding strenuous outdoor activity, staying hydrated and utilizing cooling centers to mitigate health risks, as climate change makes heat domes more likely and intense.
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