The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that “persistent and dangerously hot conditions” will continue for much of this week, particularly in the southern and southwestern parts of the country.
An “early July heat wave” is expected across the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, California’s Central Valley, and the Mojave Desert in California and Nevada. The NWS said on monday.
The NWS warned that “significant heat” is expected, especially around the Fourth of July holiday.
“Fourth of July celebrations may be affected by dangerously hot conditions,” the NWS said. “Please exercise caution and monitor weather forecasts. Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors in heat.”
California’s Central Valley and Mojave Desert are expected to experience “record-breaking hot and cold days” throughout the week, with highs reaching over 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
The heat wave in the West will continue into next week, spreading north into the Pacific Northwest and western mountain regions, the NWS said.
The NWS is warning that heat index temperatures will approach or exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the South and Southeast, especially along the coast stretching from East Texas through much of Florida. The NWS says the heat risk is due to high temperatures and high humidity in these areas.
Overall, the prolonged heat “increases the risk of heatstroke,” the NWS warned.
“Extremely hot weather will be top news in the Mid-South heading into Independence Day.” The NWS Weather Forecast CenterIt also issued “severe weather” warnings for parts of the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Southeast.
