The United States is preparing for severe weather, as approximately 195 million Americans will be affected by the heat wave, and tropical storms may arrive in Florida over the weekend.
This National Weather Service Announced this week’s overheating observation. The temperature in many big cities is soaring.
Temperatures on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean will once again reach triple digits. Parts of Washington State, western Oregon, and northern California are experiencing the worst. The high temperature also contributed to the large-scale Dixie fire in northeastern California.
Washington predicts that the temperature will reach 100 degrees Celsius and may reach 109 degrees by Friday. Oregon and northern California are expected to experience intense heat.
The temperature will not be as severe as the heat wave that killed hundreds of people in the western region in late June. The new heat wave still triggered a high temperature warning.
Wednesday’s high temperature warning has been issued for 34 states. The northeast faces high humidity, which will make the temperature in the 90s feel as hot as 110 degrees.
Approximately 195 million Americans are being monitored/warned/advised for dangerous high temperatures. Yes, it is summer, but this kind of heat can kill people. Avoid strenuous activities at noon and bring extra moisture, even if it’s just normal work. https://t.co/asAP0ZR0oK pic.twitter.com/v3NXefjLmy
— National Weather Service (@NWS) August 11, 2021
The National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday that during the heat wave, the tropical storm that formed on Tuesday night was heading towards southern Florida and is expected to hit the coast by the weekend.
As of about 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, Tropical Storm Fred is about 30 miles west of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with wind speeds moving northwest at 45 miles per hour.
“We will remain vigilant against flash floods that may occur at night, and I reiterate that everyone takes the recommended precautions. If there are any unexpected changes, an announcement will be made early in the morning,” said the governor of Puerto Rico. Pedro Pierluisi in a tweet on Tuesday night In the text.
According to AccuWeather forecasters, once it enters the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the system may increase to hurricane intensity.
Tropical storm #Fred It is approaching the Dominican Republic and may be heading towards Florida. the latest update: https://t.co/ZlNcqZtdml pic.twitter.com/dHG5Fft1Um
— Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) August 11, 2021
