Millions of Americans are facing extreme weather conditions across the country. In the Midwest, floodwaters have inundated parts of the region, leading to the evacuation of a town in Iowa where homes were submerged up to the rooftops. Meanwhile, in California's Central Valley, temperatures are soaring into the triple digits, with daily highs expected to persist into Monday.
Public officials are urging residents in various states, from the mid-Atlantic to Maine, the Midwest, and inland California, to take precautions against the heat and humidity. In Oklahoma, the heat index is forecasted to reach 107 degrees on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged exposure to the extreme conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for potential tornadoes in the Northeast, following tornadoes that struck Wisconsin over the weekend. In Iowa, sirens blared as residents of Rock Valley were evacuated due to rising floodwaters caused by heavy rainfall.
In South Dakota, Governor Kristi Noem declared a state of emergency in the southeastern region bordering Nebraska, where heavy rainfall led to road closures and significant flooding. Sioux Falls, the state's largest city, received over 7 inches of rain in just three days.
Last year, the U.S. experienced a high number of heat waves, with experts noting the most heat waves since 1936. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that excessive heat contributed to over 2,300 deaths, marking the highest number in 45 years.
