If you have been outside at all for the last week, you know how hot it has been. Most of the Southeast is under a hot, stagnant air mass which has plenty of humidity as well as high temperatures, making it feel even more oppressive. Heat indices this week have been at or above 100 F. And it’s not just in the Southeast–folks in the Corn Belt are also feeling the heat under the dome of high pressure. Evapotranspiration from the corn there is adding to the stressful conditions. Because of that, Yale Climate Connections posted a short article this week with links to several resources for folks that are dealing with the heat now, and how they might have to deal with even more in the future as temperatures continue to rise. You can read it and check out their links at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/07/key-articles-about-heat-waves-and-how-people-are-adapting.

A dome of high pressure with sinking air is often associated with heat waves. NOAA