Extreme Heat in Central U.S. to Continue This Week Due to Heat Dome

The expanding heat dome will bring dangerous heat to parts of the Central U.S. this week amidst the challenging tropical storms in the country, bringing record highs, including in the South and Midwest.

The early beginning of August recorded sweltering temperatures in the U.S., including in the Northeast, Southwestern, South and Midwest. In California, the hot weather can ease due to the Tropical Storm Hilary.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the soaring temperatures are likely in the South, Plains and Midwest. The high-pressure dome could bring hot weather conditions this week.

The NWS advisory said severe storms could be possible in Inter-mountain West, South Texas and Northwest.

Challenging temperatures in parts of U.S.

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Heat warning on August 08, 2023 in Hays County, Texas. The latest weather forecast showed that dangerous heat could hit parts of the Central U.S. this week due to an expanding heat dome. Americans should watch out for dry conditions and heat-related health concerns

In addition, heat warnings are present in parts of Texas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. According to the latest forecast, troublesome temperatures could reach 120 F in the U.S. this week.

In South Texas, forecasts said beneficial rain could unfold in the region, helping improve the drought conditions. The forecast said rainy conditions could bring possible landslides, coastal flooding and urban flooding.

Triple-digit temperatures could become a concern as high temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and stress. Record high temperatures could be likely in the following areas:

Wichita, Kansas
Minneapolis
Chicago
Missouri
Arkansas
New Orleans
Dallas
Austin, Texas

On Thursday, the forecast said that very hot temperatures could unload in the following areas:

Omaha
Kansas City
Spring Field
Little Rock
Memphis
Little Rock
Dallas
Austin
Houston
Atlanta
Charlotte
Jacksonville
Houston
Orlando
Miami

Americans with travel plans should monitor the possible extreme heat this week. Limiting outdoor activities would help prevent possible health risks.

Homeowners without A.C. systems can become at risk. It is best to look for possible cooler environments to ease this week's challenging heat.

Also Read: U.S. Weather Forecast: Central U.S., Northeast Likely To Experience Massive Heat Conditions

Tropical Storm Harold

The weather forecast monitors Tropical Storm Harold, which landed on Padre Island in Texas. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the Tropical Storm Harold was tracked moving west-northwest and could likely impact parts of Southern Texas and Northern Mexico.

The tropical storm could bring heavy rains in parts of South Texas on Wednesday, causing possible urban and flash floods. The challenging weather conditions could also be likely in Northern Nuevo Leon, Northern Coalhulia and parts of Mexico.

Homeowners can also watch out for possible landslides this week.

Keeping safe from tropical storms and heat conditions

Parts of the U.S. can experience developing heat conditions and tropical storms this week. It is best that homeowners should keep updated with the latest forecasts, especially in parts of Texas and California.

In addition, people should bring bottled water at all times to prevent heat exhaustion or other heat-related heat concerns.

Meanwhile, keeping emergency kits is essential. Homeowners can store bottled water, medicine kits and small battery-powered radios.