Heat Wave Intensifies Across US, Threatening Record Highs

Over 245 million Americans will face extreme temperatures as the heat dome shifts eastward, impacting cities from the Midwest to the Northeast.

Cities in the East, including New York and Washington, D.C., will see temperatures soar to 100 degrees.
The heat wave has already broken records in over 50 locations in the West, including Las Vegas and Palm Springs.
High humidity levels will exacerbate the heat, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Power outages in Texas continue to pose dangers, with three deaths linked to the heat following Hurricane Beryl.
Forecasters predict some relief later in the week as temperatures are expected to drop slightly.