The National Weather Service said on Sunday that the heat wave will shift from the idm-Atlantic to portions of the southeast and southern Plains by Monday.
relief appears on the forecast for millions across the United States enduring this weekend.
The National Weather Service said Sunday that the heat wave will shift from the mid-Atlantic to portions of the southeast and southern Plains by Monday. Meanwhile, widespread storms will bring the threat of flash flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes for a second day in New England.
Elsewhere, severe storms and rainfall are on the forecast. Here is what we know:Heatwave shifts its focus
The record-setting heat wave that has kept roughly 15 million people under a heat warning – the highest level of alert by the National Weather Service – will shift from the mid-Atlantic to portions of the southeast and Lower Mississippi Valley on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 90s with stifling humidity helping to push the heat index into the low 100s. There will be little relief overnight as low temperatures will remain in the mid-70s.
« Numerous record-tying/breaking highs are possible », the National Weather Service said Sunday.
In the west, temperatures will push past 100 over northern Utah and parts of central and southern California.
« We still have this prolonged heat wave across portions of the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast », weather service meteorologist Marc Chenard said.
