Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Across Southern and Midwest U.S.

The Southern U.S. is currently experiencing an extreme and prolonged heat wave, with record-breaking temperatures and little sign of relief. A heat dome, a concentrated sphere of heat, is responsible for the excessively high temperatures, which have been exacerbated by human-caused climate change. This heat wave is part of a global trend, with heat domes also affecting Europe, China, and the Atlantic. The intensity and duration of these heat waves are unprecedented, and scientists warn that as global warming continues, such extreme events will become more frequent and severe.