Danger Lurks: Heat Dome Grips Central United States The scorching heat wave gripping the central United States is a deadly phenomenon.
Temperatures have soared into the triple digits, and humidity levels have plummeted to alarming lows, devastating public health, local economies, and infrastructure. Multiple states have issued extreme heat warnings.
Causes of the Heat Wave The science behind the formation of a heat dome involves a complex interplay between atmospheric conditions and geography.