A dangerous stretch of extreme heat is forecast to blanket large portions of the United States this week and into the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Meteorologists are pointing to a “heat dome” — a weather pattern that traps hot air over a region — as the driving force behind the hazardous conditions expected to affect millions of Americans in the coming days.
The National Weather Service has been tracking the developing heat threat as it spreads across significant portions of the country, raising concerns about public safety during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the summer.
Residents across affected areas are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak afternoon hours, and check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable family members as the dangerous heat moves in.
