US South Facing Above Average , Triple-Digit Temperatures .
NBC reports that parts of the southern United States
have been enduring a days-long heat event, with
temperatures surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
High temperatures, combined with
increased humidity, have caused the heat
index to feel more like 110 to 120 degrees.
On June 19, Houston, Texas registered
its first 100-degree day of the year about
one month earlier than the average. .
On June 20, heat advisories remained in effect
for 32 million people across parts of Texas,
Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.
On June 20, heat advisories remained in effect
for 32 million people across parts of Texas,
Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.
NBC reports that some areas
are forecast to experience a heat
index in excess of 120 degrees.
According to the Weather Prediction Center, , “just under 30 million people will experience at least
3 hours of a Heat Index of at least 105 degrees.”.
Areas included in the advisory include
the large metro areas of Austin, Dallas,
Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
Areas included in the advisory include
the large metro areas of Austin, Dallas,
Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
June 20 is expected to be the hottest day of the week
for many in the region, with temperatures expected to be
10 to 15 degrees above the average for this time of year.
NBC reports that ongoing highs
have been forecast to
surpass the century mark.
This is likely to cause cities like Abilene,
Austin, Houston and Corpus Christi to hit
daily record high temperatures later this week.