Heat Alerts Issued for Over 100 Million as U.S. Faces Extreme Temperatures
More than 100 million people across the U.S. are under heat alerts as extreme temperatures are expected to affect regions from the West to the Midwest. Cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Rapid City are forecast to reach triple-digit highs. The heat wave is compounded by high humidity, leading to dangerous heat index values. The National Weather Service has issued warnings, and the heat is expected to persist into the coming week.