(NEXSTAR) – A “heat dome” is bringing scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity to the Central and Eastern portions of the country this weekend, just in time to mark the start of summer.

(NEXSTAR) – A “heat dome” is bringing scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity to the Central and Eastern portions of the country this weekend, just in time to mark the start of summer ...

Domes, too, “can linger for days to weeks,” NOAA writes. Daytime temperatures are expected to break 100 degrees F in the Plains beginning Friday, with surrounding areas to the east, west and ...