In a significant shift in weather patterns, meteorologists from AccuWeather have issued a warning about the development of a massive heat dome over the Heartland of the United States.
The heat dome is projected to linger through much of the second half of August. And it is anticipated to bring scorching temperatures and dry conditions to various areas of the nation’s midsection.
While this heat wave is poised to cause discomfort in many regions, there is also a glimmer of relief on the horizon for parts of the South and West as the atmospheric setup shifts.
Heat Waves on the Rise
Last year the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put out a report detailing that, heat waves have been growing more frequent in major cities across the United States. And are occurring approximately six times a year on average.
The oppressive heat experienced in July has been particularly noteworthy, shattering over 2,750 temperature records across the country in just the past 45 days.
Texas, in particular, has been bearing the brunt of this relentless heat, with cities such as Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston experiencing temperatures consistently 3 to 5 degrees above historical averages since the beginning of meteorological summer on June 1.
