RealFeel Temperatures Near 110 as a Heat Dome Bakes the Central US

The calendar may read September, but it feels more like the peak of summer for much of the central U.S. A stubborn heat dome tethered to the nation's midsection is sending the temperatures into the triple digits. When will relief from the sweltering weather arrive? Read on for the details.

Central U.S. Sizzles Under Unseasonable Heat

Americans in the central U.S. headed back to school and work on Tuesday dealing with record-breaking heat. An expansive heat dome is to blame for the extreme temperatures that are hovering up to 15 degrees above the historical average. The high humidity levels and sunny skies are combining with the air temperatures to send RealFeel readings as high as 110 degrees.

Several cities in this part of the country will see the hottest days of the summer during this heat wave. For instance, Tulsa, Oklahoma, has a top reading of 106 degrees so far this year, a benchmark hit on August 16. There is a chance that the metro area could reach this level of heat again on Wednesday. Likewise, Springfield, Missouri, may also break its season-high reading of 102 degrees.

Wichita, Kansas, has not been below 100 degrees for a high since August 28. Even then, the temperature reached a toasty 98 degrees. The city in the south-central part of the Sunflower State is forecast to hit the century mark again on Wednesday before sliding back into the 90s by the back of the week.