Wildfires, Storms, and Heat Advisories Impact Millions Across the U.S.
A range of severe weather events is affecting millions across the United States. In Southern California, the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley has burned approximately 1,400 acres since it began on Monday morning, with only 5% containment as of Tuesday morning. Over 10,000 homes have been evacuated, and air quality alerts are in effect due to smoke. Meanwhile, the Midwest is experiencing widespread thunderstorms and flash flooding, with flood watches impacting 7 million people in areas like Kansas City and St. Louis. Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and hail are expected in the region. In the Northeast, a record-breaking heatwave is affecting 32 million people, with cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia under heat advisories. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with heat indices between 95°F and 99°F (35°C-37°C). 
