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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Warning issued in 27 states over heat dome
A heat dome is scorching 27 states this week, forcing over 130 million Americans to stay indoors and avoid strenuous work as temperatures reach such extremes some cities are now hotter than the Sahara Desert. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for dangerous temperatures stretching from Texas to the Northeast. According to AccuWeather, the worst of the heat is building across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, where temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Cities like Shreveport, Memphis, and Little Rock are expected to see some of the most dangerous conditions through the weekend. In West Virginia, the NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Friday, with a predicted heat index of 108, which is hotter than the Sahara Desert, where temperatures Thursday are expected to hover near 84 degrees. Officials said the combination of scorching days and warm, humid nights pose the highest risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 'Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events,' the NWS warned in an alert. Local emergency agencies recommended staying inside during peak heat hours, typically 11am to 8pm, drink more water than usual, wear light clothes, and avoid strenuous outdoor work. Cooling centers have been opened in several cities to help people beat the heat. 'Never leave children or pets in vehicles. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes,' NWS officials warned. Adam Douty, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told USA Today the country has already dealt with average temperatures one to three degrees above normal this summer. 'And it's going to feel a lot warmer than it actually is because of the humidity,' he said. A heat dome works like a lid. High pressure builds overhead, trapping hot air at the surface, suppressing clouds, and intensifying sunlight. It also pulls moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, cranking up humidity across entire regions. This dome, now centered over the Southern Plains, is expanding north and east. Little Rock, Memphis, and Dallas have already crossed the 110-degree mark, with overnight lows staying around 80. 'For those that only have a fan or open window to keep cool, it is not enough,' he added. According to AccuWeather report, this week Oklahoma City, Little Rock, and Wichita just saw their first 100-degree days of the year. The Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast are now bracing for the same. On Friday, heat index values are expected to soar to between 105 and 115 degrees in cities like Boston, Cleveland , Washington, DC, Indianapolis, and Charleston, West Virginia. In the Midwest, the heat dome's humidity has been amplified by 'corn sweat, ' the moisture evaporating from large fields of crops in states like Iowa and Illinois. The phenomenon pushes dew points higher, making the air feel even heavier and more oppressive. According to The Weather Channel, Philadelphia and New York City could reach highs in the mid-90s on Friday , and heat index values may be as high as 105 along the I-95 corridor from Washington DC through Baltimore. The South, meanwhile, is locked into a stretch of upper 90s to low 100s that could stretch well into next week. Scattered afternoon storms may also pop up in places like the Midwest and Ohio Valley, bringing deadly flash floods and damaging winds . Parts of Missouri, Indiana, and Tennessee may see heat indices near 115 through the weekend, according to AccuWeather. 'At this level, it can be dangerous for many people who are exposed to the heat for an extended period of time,' Anderson warned.
The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Heat wave is expected to bring high temperatures to parts of the South and Midwest
A new 'heat dome' is forecast to bring triple-digit temperatures to over 100 million Americans in the coming days. The severe heat will primarily affect the Midwest and Southern US, including parts of Nebraska, Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, with daytime temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This weather phenomenon, caused by a high-pressure area trapping warm air, is anticipated to persist through the end of July. The current heatwave follows similar extreme conditions experienced on the East Coast last month, where cities like New York and Boston recorded triple-digit temperatures. The intense heat is expected to hinder manual labor jobs and impact athletic training, while the Northeast will experience a temporary respite.
NBC News
20-07-2025
- NBC News
Number of missing plummets to 3 in hard-hit Kerr County in wake of Texas floods
The number of people reported missing in the wake of historic July 4 flooding in Kerr County, Texas, has dropped from a peak of more than 160 to three, with many now verified as being safe, officials said Saturday. "Extensive follow-up work" and "extraordinary efforts" were credited with the reduction after 173 people statewide were reported missing amid floodwaters two stories deep, officials said in nearly identical statements from Kerr County and the city of Kerrville. "This remarkable progress reflects countless hours of coordinated search and rescue operations, careful investigative work, and an unwavering commitment to bringing clarity and hope to families during an unimaginably difficult time," Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said in the statements. Dozens upon dozens of people reported missing by loved ones were taken off a list of missing persons after their safety was verified, officials said. "Many individuals who were initially reported as missing have been verified as safe and removed from the list," the city and county statements said. "This has been an ongoing effort as investigators worked diligently to verify reports of missing persons and confirm their status." County officials did not immediately respond to a request for more information Saturday. It wasn't clear if any one factor, such as the return of cellphone service interrupted by the storm, may have been instrumental in locating those initially reported as missing. Rapidly rising floodwaters in the early morning hours of July 4 swept through river-adjacent summer camp bungalows, washed cars off roadways and left some survivors clinging to trees. A "flood wave" also swept down the Guadalupe River, rapidly increasing its depth and damaging structures along its banks. Federal weather data showed the Guadalupe, which runs through Kerville and Kerr County, rose 26 feet in 45 minutes. At least 27 campers and staff members died at Camp Mystic, which was hosting more than 750 children when it was inundated by the sudden river flooding. The process of warning residents is under scrutiny as the federal Integrated Public Alert & Warning System was not used to send Emergency Alert System texts to cellphone users in the region. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, earlier this week called for a formal investigation into the Department of Homeland Security's response to the flooding. President Donald Trump toured flood-damaged Kerrville last week and defended the stance of his administration, saying the federal response was immediate. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was 'there right from the beginning,' the president said. State and local officials have also had to grapple with criticism of the lack of timely alerts being sent to residents ahead of the floods. 'It happened so rapidly that nobody, nobody could have anticipated it,' Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice told NBC News this week, arguing that the historic and overwhelming nature of the flooding could barely be avoided with the best warnings and forecasts.
