Dangerous Heat Waves Impact Midwest, Southeast, KELOLAND This Week

A widespread heat wave is impacting large portions of the United States, including the Midwest, Southeast, and parts of the Plains, with heat indices reaching dangerous levels above 100 degrees. In Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri, extreme heat combined with high humidity from evapotranspiration of cornfields is creating sticky, oppressive conditions. The Southeast is experiencing triple-digit feels-like temperatures, with some areas potentially exceeding 110 degrees, while the heat is expected to shift westward in the coming days. The Midwest and Northeast are currently under heat advisories, with some relief anticipated by midweek as cooler air and rain chances move in. In the Plains and South Dakota regions, high humidity and temperatures in the 90s to over 100 degrees are forecasted through the weekend, with heat expected to ease early next week. Officials warn of health risks such as heat exhaustion and advise staying hydrated and limiting outdoor exposure during this period of intense heat.