Fierce 'heat dome' to bring scorching temperatures in excess of 100f across central and eastern US into the weekend with 18 states issuing advisories to stay inside

The Midwest is expected to get the brunt of the heat on Friday before it makes its way east towards the Mid-Atlantic and Northwest on Saturday and Sunday
Up to 18 states have already issued heat advisories from New Mexico to Michigan
The Weather Channel stated that strong upper-level ridges of high pressures - or 'heat domes' - contribute to the hot temperatures
Cooling stations have been requested for urban cities like St. Louis, Chicago and Detroit

Published: 03:59 BST, 29 June 2018 | Updated: 05:52 BST, 29 June 2018

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A disastrous heat wave is set to blaze over central and eastern U.S. throughout the next couple of days.

The Midwest is expected to get the brunt of the heat on Friday before it makes its way east towards the Mid-Atlantic and Northwest on Saturday and Sunday.

Up to 18 states have already issued heat advisories from New Mexico to Michigan.

Central and southern Plains can expect to reach 100 degrees on Friday, according to AccuWeather.

The Weather Channel stated that strong upper-level ridges of high pressures - or 'heat domes' - contribute to the hot temperatures that will rack the US this weekend

Up to 18 states have already issued heat advisories from New Mexico to Michigan. A family in Colorado enjoys the warm weather on Tuesday but temperatures are expected to get in the triple digits

The Weather Channel added that strong upper-level ridges of high pressures - or 'heat domes' - contribute to the hot temperatures.

Cooling stations have been requested for urban cities like St. Louis, Chicago and Detroit, AccuWeather stated.

Sleeping will be extremely difficult without air conditioning as heat from the pavement will be ruthless, USA Today reports.

The National Weather Service has stated hat the heat index in Chicago is expected to reach 115 degrees on Saturday.

The Midwest is expected to get the brunt of the heat on Friday before it makes its way east towards the Mid-Atlantic and Northwest on Saturday and Sunday

In Kansas City, the weather service tweeted to 'Limit time outdoors, wear light colored and light weight clothing, take frequent breaks preferably in the shade, and drink plenty of water.'

Across the country, organizers protesting Trump administration's 'zero tolerance' policy, will need to watch out for heat as well.

Temperatures in Washington D.C. are slated to hit the low to mid-90s, according to the weather service.

In Kansas City, the weather service tweeted to 'Limit time outdoors, wear light colored and light weight clothing, take frequent breaks preferably in the shade, and drink plenty of water'

New York City was hit by a powerful thunderstorm Thursday but will see harsh heat come the weekend

Syracuse, Buffalo and cities in the New York and Vermont area could experience record heat on Sunday.

Syracuse could expect 100 degrees on Sunday, a feat that has only happened 10 other times in the city since 1902.

'Extended periods of sunny, hot, humid and calm weather are the perfect breeding ground for poor air quality conditions,' stated AccuWeather meteorologist Faith Eherts.

A patch of thunderstorms are expected to wash across the northern Plains early next week. By the 4th of July, weather should not be as vicious.