Heat warnings have been issued for more than 100 million people across the US, as cities on the East Coast prepare for record-breaking temperatures. The heat dome causing these dangerous conditions is now expanding to the West Coast, with states like Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming experiencing temperatures up to 15 degrees above normal.
Baltimore and Philadelphia are expected to reach near 100 degrees Fahrenheit, while the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts extreme heat in Nebraska and Kansas on Monday. High humidity in the Philadelphia region could drive heat indices above 105 F, making it feel even hotter.
Climate change is driving dangerous heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere, leading to extreme conditions in cities worldwide. In New Mexico, officials are responding to multiple weather events, including wildfires. The Biden administration declared an emergency over the wildfires in New Mexico, with the FBI offering a reward for information on the fires.
While some states are facing excessive heat, others like Iowa are dealing with flooding. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation covering 21 counties due to flooding, with evacuations ordered in some areas.