From Hashem Al-Ghaili:

A heat dome has formed across the United States — bringing widespread, record-breaking heat and a threat of severe storms.

A colossal heat dome is preparing to settle over the central United States, threatening to unleash some of the most widespread and intense temperatures of the year across the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mississippi Valley.

Forecasters warn that actual temperatures could soar near 100°F (38°C), while afternoon RealFeel values may exceed triple digits for hours at a time.

This oppressive phenomenon occurs when a powerful ridge of high pressure acts as an atmospheric lid, trapping air underneath. As this trapped air slowly sinks, it compresses and heats up, while simultaneously blocking cooler air masses from moving in to offer relief.

The impending heatwave is expected to be amplified by high humidity from recent rainfalls, which hinders the human body's natural cooling mechanisms. Urban areas face heightened risks due to the 'heat island' effect, where concrete and asphalt absorb solar radiation during the day and slowly release it overnight, leaving little reprieve after sunset. Adding to the danger, meteorologists warn that the boundary of this massive heat dome could trigger severe weather. Violent thunderstorms and fast-moving derechos—destructive, long-lived windstorms—are projected to race along the northern edge of the dome, delivering a dual threat of extreme heat and hazardous storms.

source: AccuWeather. (2026). Massive Midwest heat dome brewing prior to Independence Day.

Europe too, from Robert Kiyosaki on Facebook:

?BREAKING: EUROPE IS EXPERIENCING ITS WORST HEATWAVE IN RECORDED HISTORY.

And people are dying.

France just recorded its hottest day ever.

44.3°C — 111.7°F.

More than half the country placed under red alert simultaneously.

The Eiffel Tower restricted visiting hours. Schools closed. Train services cut.

But the numbers behind the headlines are what break your heart.

40 people drowned in France in a single week, jumping into rivers and lakes desperately trying to cool down.

Among them — a two-year-old and a four-year-old.

Found unconscious in a car in Carpentras by their own mother.

Two children.

Spain recorded 212 heat-related deaths in just four days.

The UK broke its all-time June temperature record, then broke it again the following day.

Switzerland, Austria, Belgium: records shattered across the continent simultaneously.

And forecasters say it is not over.

The heat dome is expanding east toward Germany, Poland, and the Balkans through the end of June.

Most European homes have no air conditioning.

This is not Phoenix or Dubai, where buildings are designed for extreme heat.

These are centuries-old cities, homes, and hospitals built for temperate climates now absorbing temperatures that belong in the Sahara.

Emergency rooms across the continent are bracing for a wave of heat strokes.

The elderly. Children. Outdoor workers.

People with no means to escape the heat.

Please, if you are in Europe right now, take this seriously.

Stay indoors during peak hours. Drink water constantly.

And check on your neighbors.

Check on the elderly person on your street. Check on anyone who might be alone.

Heat is silent. It does not announce itself. It does not look like a disaster from the outside.

But it is killing people across Europe today.

My heart goes out to every family that has lost someone.

To the mother in Carpentras. To the families in Spain. To everyone suffering tonight.

Stay safe. Please.

More from Robert:

? EUROPE'S HEATWAVE UPDATE. THE NUMBERS ARE FAR WORSE THAN WE REPORTED LAST WEEK.

When I posted about this a few days ago, the confirmed death toll was in the dozens.

I need to update you. Because the real numbers are devastating.

The World Health Organization confirmed over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe since June 21st.

France alone recorded 1,000 additional deaths above its normal daily average.

On June 25th and 26th, France's daily death toll hit 1,400 people. Every single day.

The normal daily figure before the heatwave was 900.

Let those numbers sit for a moment.

Around 85% of those who died were aged 65 and above.

But the WHO and French health authorities both confirmed the heat affected people of every age.

France's ambulance services responded to more than 122,000 emergency calls during the peak of the heatwave.

In Germany at least seven people died in heatwave-related incidents, several drowning in lakes and rivers desperately trying to cool down.

All-time temperature records were broken simultaneously in Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic on the same weekend.

Paris banned public alcohol consumption to relieve pressure on emergency services.

The city's Pride March was postponed.

The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre closed early.

Temperatures reached 44°C — 111°F, in one French town.

In Sweden, a 600 meter freight train derailed because the tracks buckled in the heat.

Belgium set a record electricity price of over €1 per kilowatt-hour as power stations maxed out trying to meet air conditioning demand.

Only 20% of European households have air conditioning. These are cities built for cold winters, not Saharan summers.

The WHO director-general said it plainly: "European homes, workplaces and schools were not built for these temperatures."

Scientists confirmed this heatwave would have been virtually impossible without climate change. What was once a once-in-300-years event now happens nearly every year.

1,300 people.

In one week. In one of the most developed continents on earth.

- Please, check on your elderly neighbors.

- Check on anyone living alone.

- Check on anyone without air conditioning.

Although to some it does not look like a disaster from the outside.

But it is killing people across Europe right now.

My heart goes out to every family that has lost someone this week.

Stay safe. Please.

From M.A. Rothman on Facebook:

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More from Hashem Al-Ghaili:

A massive surge of warm water is spreading across the Pacific.

Satellite data has detected an unusually vast swell of warm water spreading across the tropical Pacific Ocean, prompting scientists to officially declare the arrival of El Niño.

This powerful climate cycle is driven by the weakening of trade winds, which allows warm surface waters to shift eastward toward South America and dramatically alter global heat distribution.

This development has triggered close monitoring from international meteorological organizations, particularly because the warming trend is occurring against a baseline of already elevated global temperatures driven by human-caused climate change.

With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting a strong likelihood that this El Niño will intensify into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026-2027, the global implications are profound. This massive shift in the ocean-atmosphere system has the potential to reshape weather patterns far beyond the Pacific, amplifying severe weather risks such as extreme rain, prolonged droughts, intense heatwaves, and disrupted winter storm tracks. As satellites continue to trace these rising sea surface heights, communities worldwide must prepare for a climate pattern capable of driving temperatures into historic territory.

source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2026). El Niño forms, expected to strengthen, say NOAA forecasters.

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From Quarks to Quasars on Facebook:

Drought is affecting every US state – except for five.

According to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, 45 of the 50 states are experiencing at least some level of drought or abnormally dry conditions.

Only five states—Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Alaska, and Hawaii—are currently free of official drought. Even then, parts of several of those states are beginning to show signs of unusual dryness.

The drought monitor classifies conditions on a five-level scale, ranging from "abnormally dry" to "exceptional drought," the most severe category.

Some of the hardest-hit states include Colorado, where more than 96% of the state is experiencing at least moderate drought, and North Carolina, where over 90% of the state is under severe drought or worse in many areas.

The impacts extend far beyond dry lawns.

Drought can reduce crop yields, increase wildfire risk, strain water supplies, and leave rivers and reservoirs at unusually low levels. Researchers say winter wheat conditions have deteriorated significantly across parts of the Great Plains because of the prolonged lack of rainfall.

While recent rain has brought some relief to parts of the Midwest and Northeast, forecasters warn that expanding heat domes and continued hot weather could worsen conditions across many regions in the weeks ahead.

For much of the country, this summer is already shaping up to be a long, hot, and very dry one.

Learn more:

"Drought Defined: A Deep Dive into the U.S. Drought Monitor." NOAA

More from Al-Ghaili:

A relentless heat dome is expanding across the United States, threatening the hottest Fourth of July in over a decade.

A powerful and expanding heat dome is positioning itself over the eastern United States, threatening some of the most oppressive weather the region has experienced in more than ten years.

Meteorologists warn that major metropolitan hubs, including New York City and Washington, D.C., are on track to witness historic high temperatures as the system intensifies. With high humidity levels compounding the extreme heat, heat index values are projected to exceed a stifling 110°F (43°C) in several areas.

Crucially, overnight temperatures are expected to remain exceptionally high, robbing the human body of the vital nighttime cooling period required to recover from daytime heat stress.

The timing of this extreme weather event is particularly perilous, coinciding with the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend when millions of Americans traditionally gather outdoors for parades, concerts, and fireworks. The National Weather Service estimates that over 180 million people—nearly half of the U.S. population—are under active major or extreme heat risk alerts.

Health officials are urging the public to take immediate precautions by staying hydrated, limiting outdoor exposure during peak afternoon hours, and checking on vulnerable neighbors, warning that heat exhaustion and heat stroke can escalate rapidly under these severe conditions.

source: Dolce, B., & Waxman, C. (2026). Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies. CNN.

More from Q to Q:

The giant heat dome settling over the United States is moving East.

After days of extreme heat and humidity in the eastern United States, forecasters say the intense heat will gradually ease in the East while a new heat dome builds over the West.

By the middle of July, temperatures across parts of the western U.S. could run 10 to 20°F (5.6 to 11.1°C) above the seasonal average.

Cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Palm Springs could see some of their hottest weather of the year, while Denver may approach 100°F (38°C) and Salt Lake City could climb into the low 100s°F (around 38–40°C).

A heat dome forms when a large area of high pressure traps hot air near the ground. As the air sinks, it compresses and warms even further, allowing temperatures to build day after day while limiting cloud formation.

But the heat won't be the only concern.

Meteorologists say the same weather pattern could trap wildfire smoke close to the ground, leading to poor air quality across parts of the interior West. People with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions could be especially vulnerable.

The prolonged hot and dry conditions may also increase wildfire danger. More than 400,000 acres (about 162,000 hectares) have already burned across the western U.S. over the past week, with Utah accounting for many of the largest fires.

Later in July, the North American monsoon is expected to become more active.

At first, the extra moisture could trigger thunderstorms that produce little rain but plenty of lightning, increasing the risk of new wildfires and large dust storms known as haboobs.

As the monsoon strengthens, however, more widespread rainfall could help reduce wildfire danger in some areas, although localized flash flooding may become a new concern.

Learn more:

"Heat dome to flip from eastern to western US next week, ahead of North American monsoon." AccuWeather.

And I was today years old when I learned what a "haboob" is!  From Google:

A haboob is a massive, intense dust storm characterized by a towering wall of loose dirt and sand driven by the outflow winds of a collapsing thunderstorm. Originating from the Arabic word habb (meaning "to blow"), these weather events are capable of reducing visibility to zero in seconds.

From Quarks to Quasars on Facebook:

Yet another massive heat dome is baking the United States.

NASA released a new map showing modeled air temperatures across the continental U.S., revealing intense heat concentrated over the Plains and surrounding states.

Heat domes form when a strong area of high pressure traps hot air near the ground and suppresses cloud formation and cooling winds. The result can feel like a giant lid placed over a region, allowing temperatures to build for days.

When high humidity is added, the conditions can create a “steam-cooker” effect that makes the heat feel even more oppressive and dangerous.

Weather stations in Montana, Utah and Wyoming recorded some of their highest temperatures since records began in the early 20th century.

Extreme heat can quickly become life-threatening, particularly for older adults, children, outdoor workers and people without reliable access to air conditioning. It can also strain power grids, worsen air quality and increase wildfire risk.

NASA says heat waves have become much more frequent in recent decades as the planet warms. From 1980 to 2023, the average number of summer heat waves in the United States roughly doubled from about two to four per month.

Smoke drifting south from Canadian wildfires may temporarily reduce incoming sunlight in some places, but it can also worsen air quality and create additional health risks.

The latest heat dome is another example of how extreme summer heat is becoming more common, more intense and harder to escape across the United States.

Learn more:

"NASA Satellite Map Shows Stifling Heat Dome Squatting Over the United States."