The three most populous U.S. states — California, Texas and Florida — are facing the worst of a punishing summertime heat wave, with 54 million Americans slated to see triple-digit highs this week.
A lobe of the Saharan Air Layer , a hot, dry slice of air several thousand feet above the ground, had been draped over South Florida during the past few days. That had allowed sunshine to pour down while also suppressing thunderstorm chance. Thunderstorms may resume in the coming days as the SAL thins/moves away, which may help cool temperatures during the afternoons.The National Weather Service in Phoenix is warning of “Major to Extreme Heat Risk.
A large number of locations will be dealing with hot overnight lows. Dallas-Fort Worth will struggle to fall below 80 degrees, possibly for the remainder of the week, each night. Warm overnight lows in particular are linked to excess mortality, or premature deaths, for those without access to cool locations. Public cooling shelters are frequently opened during the daytime, but fewer are available at night. This is of greatest concern for unhoused and/or vulnerable populations, like the elderly.
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