Warning Issued for ‘Dangerous Heat’ Across America This Week

Several areas of the United States have been subject to extreme heat this summer, and that trend is expected to continue over the upcoming week. 

Meteorologists and experts have determined that heat warnings are in order for multiple cities and states, putting approximately 130 million Americans on notice.

The majority of the high temperatures are predicted to be between Savannah, Georgia, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Humidity will play a major part in the elevated temperatures and heat indexes, as forecasts project both between 108 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

In the midwest, extreme heat is expected in areas like Minneapolis, Minnesota and Lincoln, Nebraska. Temperatures could feel like 112 degrees in those cities, as well as St. Louis.

ABC News reports that heat advisories are in place for multiple major areas such as Washington D.C., Dallas, Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, Tampa and Kansas City. Heat indexes are expected to reach an excess of 110 degrees in those cities, often owing to oppressive humidity.

Boston and New York are among the areas under a heat warning during the upcoming work week, and "potentially life-threatening heat and humidity" is projected for several areas across the Southeast.

St. Louis, Memphis, Charlotte, Savannah, Tampa, and Jackson, Mississippi will all see temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees. Experts project a "prolonged" period of heat in those cities, as a large amount of tropical moisture is in the forecast.

After that moisture is accounted for, temperatures could feel like 105 to 115 degrees over consecutive days.

Raleigh, North Carolina and Tallahassee, Florida are among the areas that ABC News meteorologists have placed under "extreme risk."

The classification includes high concentrations of heat over multiple days with little chance of relief overnight. Temperatures are only expected to reach the high 70s or higher during the evenings in the affected areas.

High heat isn't the only inclement weather that could be in the forecast. Severe storms are forecast with heavy rain, bringing on severe thunderstorm watches through the midwest. Scattered hail and winds in excess of 70 miles per hour are possible in North Dakota and Minnesota.

As the weather gets more severe and temperatures continue to increase, those who live in the affected areas will need to take precautions to stay safe.