A heat wave will scorch the southwestern and central United States from Monday, when record temperatures are expected to rise above 38°C, with weather forecasters warning people to stay indoors and drink plenty. liquid.
Much of the country, stretching from central Nebraska to West Virginia, northern Wisconsin and southern Mississippi, will see heat rise from Monday morning through midweek, the National Weather Service said. .
Midwesterners who woke up Monday to mild early summer conditions could see afternoon rain showers and thunderstorms before the heat sets in.
The weather service said many areas should expect temperatures “well above normal to record highs” as it issued heat and excess heat warnings for the region.
“Plan ahead to avoid heat-related illness and check in with relatives and neighbors. The heat should subside by the end of the week,” the weather service said on Twitter.
He also advised people to stay indoors, avoid strenuous activities, and stay hydrated with plenty of fluids.
The heat is also expected to remain strong in the southwest and parts of Texas, where daytime temperatures will remain in the high 37.7 degrees Celsius in many parts of the region through Monday night, the weather service said. The thermometer reached 45.5ºC in Phoenix on Saturday (11), being a record for the date.
Source: CNN Brasil
