Rain in the Southeast and brutal heat in the central and southern U.S. may make you rethink your outdoor holiday plans.
The Labor Day weekend forecast calls for extreme heat across
the central and eastern U.S., with triple‑digit temperatures and high heat
indices, while the Southeast, Gulf Coast, Rockies and parts of the Southwest
may experience showers and thunderstorms that could disrupt outdoor activities.
Key points:
Much of the central and eastern United States will be
significantly hotter than average, with the Southern and Central Plains
expected to have triple‑digit highs over the Labor Day weekend.
Heat indices up to 110°F are possible across the Deep South
and Southern Plains, and triple‑digit heat indices may occur as far north as
Missouri.
Some areas of the Southeast, including Virginia, the
Carolinas and Georgia, are expected to see temperatures drop into the 80s on
Sunday and Monday.
The Northwest is forecast to be cooler than average, with
highs only in the 60s or 70s during the weekend.
Southeast coast and Gulf Coast locations may experience
showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, with lingering rain possible on Monday.