Extreme Heat Grips US: Millions Face Dangerous Temperatures This Week

As of Sunday, July 27, a dangerous and widespread heatwave continues to build across the Midwest and Southeast, threatening millions of Americans with extreme temperatures well into next week. Feels-like temperatures are soaring into the 90s and 100s, with some areas expected to hit 113 to 115 degrees, particularly in parts of South Carolina and North Carolina like Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, and Raleigh.

St. Louis, Missouri, remains under an extreme heat warning, with feels-like temperatures potentially reaching 114 degrees this weekend. Heat advisories are also in effect across a vast stretch from Florida to Virginia (including Tampa, Savannah, Richmond) and from Texas to West Virginia (including Dallas, Oklahoma City, Memphis, Cincinnati, Charleston), as well as parts of the Upper Midwest like Pierre, Bismarck, and Duluth.

An “Extreme Heat Risk” (Level 4 of 4), the highest possible alert, is in place from Sunday through Thursday for large portions of the Southeast. This indicates rare and long-duration extreme heat with little overnight relief, posing significant risks to health systems, industries, and infrastructure, affecting anyone without adequate cooling or hydration.

Looking ahead, consecutive days of feels-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, and even 110 degrees, are forecast for millions from St. Louis to Tampa throughout next week. Extreme heat watches have been issued for cities including Omaha, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Duluth, where temperatures are expected to climb well into the 90s and 100s on Sunday.

Compounding the weather challenges, fire weather alerts are active in parts of Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming due to gusty and dry conditions. These conditions could exacerbate ongoing wildfires, such as the Deer Creek Fire which has burned over 17,000 acres, and contribute to the rapid growth of any new blazes.

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