Heat wave to push temps near 100 F across central, eastern US A surging heat wave will be a shock for millions in the central and eastern United States with the highest temperatures since last summer and perhaps several years in terms of longevity and factoring in humidity. A large bubble of heat will drift slowly across the United States into next week, shifting out of the West and into the Central States and finally the East. #heatwave #CentralUS #EasternUS