Record Heat and Severe Storms Grip Midwest and East Coast

Extreme temperatures and thunderstorms disrupt daily life, with relief expected by Labor Day weekend.

Temperatures soared into the triple digits across the Midwest, breaking multiple records.
Over 300,000 residents in Michigan faced power outages due to thunderstorms.
Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings affected millions from Missouri to New York.
Schools in several states dismissed students early due to the extreme heat.
Cooler temperatures and clearer skies are forecasted for the Labor Day weekend.