The ‘heat dome’ phenomenon threatens the United States with extreme temperatures

An extensive heat wave of extraordinary intensity begins to strike most United States This Monday, 26. was baptized Dome or heat dome, if event Will be extended nationwide throughout the week Week, according to forecasts by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This is the second time the dome has hit the Americans. In June, the states of Oregon, California and Washington, as well as parts of Canada, experienced temperatures of 50C.

At this time, the warning goes to large plains, large lakes, the northern part of the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest and California. Places used for mild summers should also experience extreme heat, with temperatures expected to be above 37 C in North Dakota and Montana. Areas in states including Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma are likely to experience “fast” temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius, while cities such as Des Moines, Minneapolis and Chicago are above average.

The heat wave will bring storms and lightning in some areas, as well as worsening drought conditions. The U.S. West is classified as severe or exceptional, covering two-thirds .

The United States currently has 86 wildfires in the west of the country, triggered by high temperatures and severe droughts in the region, with 22,000 firefighters stationed in 12 states.

The U.S. Western Fire Brigade (NIFC) has warned that the U.S. West will remain in very hot conditions for the next two days, making it difficult to control fires.

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Climate scientists say the rise in thermometers is driven by man-made climate change – but they admit they are surprised by the severity of what has been seen this year. Many researchers have questioned their earlier estimates of how the heat, which killed hundreds of people in cities such as Seattle and Portland, which reached 46 degrees Celsius, will change the intensity of the heat wave.