Record-high temperatures set in over a dozen states as heat wave moves east
Several states saw record daily temperatures set on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S.
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Several states saw record daily temperatures set on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
The extreme heat continues in the Midwest, the Southeast and some parts of the Northeast.
The heat, combined with the high moisture content, is causing the heat index values to reach up to 107 degrees on Saturday afternoon.
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts as the extreme temperatures that have smothered the Midwest this week arrive on the East Coast.
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A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high temperatures.
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The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
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Comeaux said the random gunfire from gangs started on Tuesday and spilled over into Wednesday.
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