Hotter Temperatures Will Spark Storms Throughout the North-Central U.S.

The summer heat is back in full force across the Midwest. While the weather forecast may be welcome for those not ready to dive into fall just yet, the increase in the mercury will also lay the groundwork for thunderstorm development.

Summer Returns to the Midwest

Mother Nature is still in charge of the summer season across the Midwest as temperatures return to the 90s across the region early this week. Some of the hottest parts of this part of the country may see the mercury crack the triple digits. Humidity levels will also surge along with the temperatures, making it feel even steamier.

The uptick in temperatures will be even more noticeable after the cooler weather as of late. The Midwest enjoyed unseasonably cool readings last week but that is all about to change as the heat that has been building over Texas creeps to the north. For instance, readings that hovered in the 70s for much of last week will swap with highs that climb into the 90s and near the century mark. The overnight lows that landed as low as the 40s will be replaced with warm temperatures that bottom out in the 70s.

Some communities may notch the hottest temperatures of the summer during this heat wave. For instance, the top reading this season in Des Moines, Iowa was 98 degrees, dating back to late June. Monday's forest is calling for a high of 99 degrees in the capital city.

Forecasters are also warning that humidity levels will also increase considerably. The result will be real feel readings that rise as much as 15 degrees over the literal thermometer measurement.