The year’s first significant heat wave is expected to impact a large portion of the central and southern United States on Father’s Day Sunday, just four days away from the official start of summer. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for the South and Midwest regions, advising people planning outdoor Father’s Day celebrations to stay cool due to potentially record-breaking high temperatures reaching into the 90s in some areas.
An expansive and exceptionally strong heat dome is forecasted to build over the East on Sunday, extending into the Midwest and Great Lakes in the following days. This heat dome will trap air in place, leading to days of intense heat with temperatures rising each day.
