Extreme Weather Warning for the Western US and Midwest | World news
The West and East of the United States are facing another week of extreme weather, with a week of sweltering heat, heavy rain, and flooding across the country. Affects 42 Million Americans.
The West Coast is experiencing a record heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.
The dry heat wave is expected to last until Wednesday, bringing suffocating conditions for people and wildlife.
The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings in many parts of the country, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.
Portland and Seattle, have set up cooling centers and water stations to help residents cope with the hot weather.
The recent heat wave is also causing wildfires in many states, including California, where the Dixie Fire has burned more than 190,000 acres of vegetation and forced evacuations.
The East Coast is dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Elsa, heavy rain and strong winds hitting Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas last week.
The storm caused widespread power outages, flooding, and damage to homes and businesses.
Elsa also caused a dangerous tornado in Jacksonville, Florida, injuring many people and destroying dozens of homes. The storm has weakened as it moves north, but it still poses a threat of flash flooding and coastal erosion to parts of New England and Canada.
The Midwest and South are also facing severe weather, with thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes expected to hit parts of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee on Monday.
Elsa can pack winds up to 70 mph and hail up to 2 inches in diameter.
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The NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for these areas until 9 p.m. local time. The storms are also likely to bring heavy rains that could cause flooding in some areas. The rain could also worsen ongoing flooding along the Mississippi River, which has been above flood stage for several weeks.
The weather forecast for the rest of the week is not very good, because more heat, rain, and storms are predicted for different parts of the country.
The West Coast will see some relief from the heat by Wednesday, but the West Coast will face another round of showers and storms by Friday.
The Midwest and South will continue to experience humid and unsettled weather throughout the week.
