A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Piedmont region of North Carolina, lasting from 3:59 PM EDT until 5:00 PM EDT. Residents are urged to stay alert, as wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph before the warning expires.

An intense heat dome is poised to envelop the United States this week, ushering in soaring temperatures and heavy humidity for millions. Americans are urged to “buckle up” as this weather phenomenon threatens to roast the nation, marking a dramatic start to summer.