Labor Day Weather Map Shows Areas Facing Worst Storms, Extreme Heat
Summary
Labor Day weekend in the United States will have very different weather in different areas. Central and southern Plains and parts of the Mississippi Valley will have extreme heat due to a heat dome, while the West, Midwest, northern Plains, and Southeast will face storms that could cause heavy rain and flooding.Key Facts
- A heat dome is causing very hot weather in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Nebraska, and other central U.S. states.
- Temperatures in these areas may go above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with high humidity making it feel even hotter.
- Heat advisories are in place across the Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, and mid-Atlantic regions.
- Storms with heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds are expected around the edges of the heat dome, including parts of the West and Southeast.
- The National Weather Service predicts increasing rain and thunderstorms across the Southwest, Great Basin, Rockies, and northern mid-Atlantic in the coming days.
- Tropical Storm Edouard hit Texas and has weakened but will still bring heavy rain and flood risks to eastern Texas before it dissipates.
- A heat dome happens when a high-pressure system traps heat and humidity, causing air to sink and warm the area for several days or more.
- Heat waves linked to heat domes can last from one to two weeks or longer, especially during drought conditions.
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