A blast of sweltering heat will sweep across the United States over the next four days, and some places will see temperatures as much as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit (5.6 to 8.3 degrees Celsius) above average for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service. If thunderstorms occur the heat may get bumped back for part of a day. Part of that dome has been shifting east, which is why it’s getting so hot in New Jersey and in other parts of the eastern United States.
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Somewhat cooler and less humid conditions are anticipated for the weekend, according to Miller. A severe headache without sweating, a temperature of 103, red and dry skin are some of the symptoms of heat stroke while dizziness, vomiting, weak pulse and muscle cramps in heat exhaustion.
A cluster of thunderstorms are expected to move across metro Detroit Sunday, providing a bit of relief from the recent stretch of blistering heat that swept through the area.
What is a heat dome?
Sexton said there also is an OSHA Heat Safety Tool app that can show the heat index in a location and offer safety precautions.
The Midwest and South will be particularly hard-hit, with even President Barack Obama urging people on his Twitter account to manage the heat safely.
Beat the heat by staying inside air-conditioned areas, getting immersed in water or taking lots of sponge baths and using fans to circulate air.
– Unplug electronics like computers, televisions and radios when not in use. Make sure to check on the elderly as well.
Possibly strong thunderstorms could be scattered across the area in the late afternoon and evening.
– Turn off lights when leaving a room. He studied the average temperatures of the 88 cities in the U.S that have a population of 200,000 or more. In your home a fan or air conditioning is recommended. “Older adults, infants and children, and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible”, said Dr. Barry Rosenthal. That is when a dome of high pressure in the upper atmosphere traps warm air beneath it. Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated and sugary beverages, Rosenthal advised. Use sunscreen and wear a hat.
The high-pressure system’s downward push tends to kick up some ozone – the likes of which Riverside and San Bernardino residents will have to live in on Thursday, according to the Air Quality Management District.
– Check on neighbors throughout the day who may need assistance.
The city of Toledo, meanwhile, announced that municipal pools and the Savage Park splash pad will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Washington, D.C., could join that list later Friday or Saturday.
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