Southern California, heat wave
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The heat dome that brought the globe's highest temperatures to Texas last week has left, but Central Texas won't get much relief.
To put that in perspective, in recorded history, Central Florida has only had two full weeks of 95-plus-degree days in May. This kind of heat is not normal for this time of year, and it’s coming in fast. A big ridge of high pressure sitting over the Gulf is pushing hotter, drier air across Florida.
Sunday features lots of hot sun with a few clouds at times and maybe a stray shower in spots as our heat wave continues. Be sure to stay hydrated and out of the sun during the late morning to late afternoon.
More than 14 million people in Florida, 51% of the state, are suffering from drought conditions ranging from abnormally dry to extreme drought.
A heat dome is bringing extreme temperatures and humidity to southern states and warming the Gulf of Mexico. Here are six maps showing the impact.
A heat wave is forecast to bring record-high temperatures across the South, with parts of Palm Beach County experiencing 90-degree heat.