A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States, and forecasters say it won't let go anytime soon. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
According to the National Weather Service, roughly 97 million people from the central Plains to the Southeast face heat advisories. Dangerous temperatures are expected in more than a dozen states in the Southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley through Wednesday.
Some places could hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius), forecasters said. But the combination of soaring temperatures and high humidity could make it feel as hot as 115 F (46 C) in portions of the Southeast.
That heat dome effect is created by high-pressure systems sitting above a region, trapping heat and humidity closer to the ground.
There will be little nighttime relief, with overnight lows predicted to remain in the 70s in many places, forecasters said.
"The nighttime lows are not going to get below about 80 Fahrenheit for a lot of urban areas," said meteorologist Jeff Masters of Yale Climate Connect.
The heat wave coincides with the start of a new school year for students. Participants in the St. Jude Championship golf tournament in Memphis are also suffering from the heat: Rickie Fowler, Robert MacIntyre, and Jordan Spieth were seen wiping their faces during play.
In some parts of the Southeast, the heat could feel like 115°F (46°C), posing health risks. Experts urge people to drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and take precautions.
The heat wave is expected to persist for several more days, with forecasters predicting a cooldown only after Wednesday.