20% of people in U.S. the country will see temperatures above 100 degrees
Around 70% of the U.S, population could experience temperatures near or above 90 while almost 20% of people in the country will see temperatures above 100 degrees in the coming week.
Many major cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, Nashville, Memphis, Dallas, New Orleans and Atlanta, may experience temps near or above 100 after the record high temperatures during the early summer heat wave throughout the country.
More than nine million people across eight states in northern and central U.S. were under heat alerts Monday and this number that is expected to grow in the coming days.
Extraordinary heat waves in Europe and the U.S. prior to the peak summer season is setting new records for the month of June in several countries.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said that “An unusually early and intense heat wave spread up from North Africa through Europe ahead of the Summer Solstice, bringing temperatures more typical of those witnessed in July or August.”
Minneapolis broke a summertime record as temperatures hit 101 degrees at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday. The last time the twin cities hit 100 degrees was May 18, 2018.
Extreme heat is responsible for more weather-related deaths in the United States in an average year than any other hazard.
Safety Tips
Here are some important tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay safe:
- Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can.
- Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty.
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.
- Never leave children or pets in cars.
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
