Heat dome builds in central US, forcing some schools to close

The video discusses the movement of warm air from the Gulf of Mexico into the plains and Great Lakes, leading to high temperatures and humidity, especially in Chicago. It highlights temperature variations across regions, with New England experiencing milder weather compared to the South. The monsoon season brings moisture to the Southwest, causing severe storms in the plains. Weather alerts and warnings are issued for millions, particularly in Chicago, due to extreme heat conditions.

What is the primary source of the warm air affecting the central Tennessee Valley?

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Arctic Circle

• The Atlantic Ocean

How does humidity affect the perceived temperature in Chicago?

• It only affects the temperature at night.

• It makes it feel hotter than the actual temperature.

• It has no effect on the perceived temperature.

• It makes it feel cooler than the actual temperature.

Which region is experiencing triple-digit temperatures along with Nashville, TN?

• Memphis and Jacksonville

• The Southwest

• The Great Lakes

• New England

What weather phenomenon is expected to bring storms to the Southwest?

• A monsoon

• A hurricane

• A snowstorm

• A cold front

Which states are expected to experience severe storms with strong winds and hail?

• South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota

• California and Nevada

• Texas and Oklahoma

• Florida and Georgia