Heat Wave and Thunderstorms Sweep Across the US Southeast and Midwest

A hot, humid air mass is driving mid‑90s to low‑100 °F temperatures across much of the southeastern United States, with heat‑index values climbing above 100 °F. The Alabama Gulf Coast, Orlando, South Florida and the Space Coast of Florida all face dry, scorching conditions punctuated by isolated to scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain chances range from 20 % to 40 % in places such as Brevard County, while dangerous rip currents are warned for Atlantic beaches.

In the Upper Midwest, Minnesota will see scattered showers Sunday morning followed by an extreme‑heat warning on Monday, with heat‑index values expected to approach 110 °F across the Twin Cities and central‑southern parts of the state. Winds will gust up to 30 mph and temperatures will rise into the upper 90s.

Authorities have issued major heat‑risk advisories for Florida and an extreme‑heat warning for Minnesota, urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure, and heed beach‑safety warnings.