Parts of Midwest, Northeast under extreme heat, but what about Daytona, Flagler?

Much of the Midwest and Northeast have experienced extreme temperatures this week due to a "heat dome" over the area.

This heat wave has been moving from the central Plains across the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and the Northeast this past week and will remain across the Northeast throughout this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

“A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over a particular area, and it can linger for days to weeks,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Florida to Midwest, Northeast: 'Come on down. We're cooler than you are' ... for now

While parts of the Midwest and Northeast watched century-old temperature records break due to the weather event, much of the South got off easy in comparison.

And the trend is expected to continue into the weekend, with the extreme heat lingering in parts of the Midwest and Northeast — with temperatures forecast in the mid- and upper-90s, according to the National Weather Service.

But what about Volusia and Flagler counties? Are we in for the same kind of heat this weekend?

Volusia, Flagler temps not as hot, but rainy weather likely

While the area's forecast isn’t calling for temperatures as hot as those expected up north, it will still be a warm — and likely rainy — weekend.

Much of the forecasted rain is due to a tropical disturbance, named Invest 92L, over the Atlantic Ocean heading toward the northeastern coast of Florida and southeastern coast of Georgia, beginning Friday.

Friday will be “partly sunny” with a 50% chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service forecast. High temperatures will be in the low-90s while lows will be in the mid-70s.

The same chance of rain remains for Saturday, with a “slight chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and early afternoon, then a chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon and toward sunset.” Highs will be in the lower 90s and lows in the mid-70s.

Sunday’s rain chances increase to 60% during the day, then drop to 30% for the evening. Highs will also be in the lower 90s and lows in the mid-70s.

In Flagler County, rain chances for the weekend are higher.

Friday will see a 70% chance of rain and likely thunderstorms, with “rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible,” as well as possible wind gusts “as high as 16 mph.” The forecast also calls for a high in the upper 80s and a low in the mid-70s.

Temperatures are expected to be slightly higher on Saturday with a “high near 92” degrees and lows around 73 degrees. Chances of rain and thunderstorms will be 80%.

The forecast calls for the same conditions on Sunday.

How extreme is the heat in cities in the Midwest, Northeast?

Floridians are used to heat waves and extreme summer temperatures.

But days like Thursday were unusual when Daytona Beach residents enjoyed an 85-degree afternoon while Bostonians, for instance, withstood 95-degree weather, with “feels like” temps of 100 degrees.

Other cities experiencing the continued heat wave include Detroit (93 expected Saturday), Concord, New Hampshire (95 degrees Thursday), and Canton, Ohio (92 Thursday and 93 Saturday).

In St. Louis, the forecast calls for 95 degrees Friday, 98 Saturday and 100 degrees Tuesday.

The extreme heat will cool down as the weekend ends in most parts of the Midwest and Northeast, though temperatures in the lower 90s and upper 80s are still expected, according to the forecast.

How to prepare for the extreme heat

While Daytona residents don’t have to worry about a heat wave this weekend, it’s the beginning of summer season in Florida and we're no strangers to heat waves.

This kind of heat could be dangerous if area residents are not aware of the risks. To stay safe, the National Weather Service in Melbourne encourages residents to:

• Drink plenty of water — especially for those who work outside.

• Limit your time outside in the direct sunlight by taking break in the shade.

• Be aware of how hot the pavement is before letting kids play or taking your pets outside.

• Check on elderly family, friends and neighbors, ensuring they have proper air conditioning.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona Beach weather no competition for 'heat dome' up north