"Record-Breaking Heat Dome Scorches Western US"
TL;DR
A heat dome is causing extreme temperatures across California and the Southwest, with record highs expected from New Mexico to California. Twenty-seven million people are under heat warnings, with temperatures soaring 10 to 25 degrees above average. The heat wave will expand into Oregon and Washington by Friday and ease by Sunday. The Florida peninsula will also experience high temperatures, while strong storms are possible along the East Coast.
- Heat dome traps California under extreme temps, brings scorching record highs to Southwest NBC News
- Dangerous Heat Dome Scorches Western US This Week - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Dangerous heatwave hits US from Texas to California with grim records expected The Guardian
- California Begins to Swelter With Unseasonably Hot Temperatures Bloomberg
- Heat warnings continue for low and high deserts CBS News
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