How a heat dome can clear your skies for the lunar eclipse
Rob Shackelford
ByRob ShackelfordandDaniel Connell
August 27, 2026Updated: August 27, 2026, 10:42 am EDTPublished: August 27, 2026, 6:53 am EDT

A sprawling heat dome is sinking air and scouring out clouds for parts of the South. But heat domes can also bring clouds, rain and even storms along the outer rim. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down the science behind why a heat dome could help or hinder your lunar eclipse viewing.

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