Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Across U.S. Southwest and Central States
• Record-breaking heat wave hits the U.S. Southwest and Central states, with temperatures 30-40 degrees above average.
• Phoenix, Dallas, and Kansas City face unprecedented heat; Phoenix may break a 40-year-old temperature record.
• The heat wave is moving eastward, prompting warnings and safety measures to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Heat wave impacts Southwest and Central U.S.
A significant heat wave is impacting the U.S. Southwest and Central states, with forecasts predicting numerous daily high-temperature records will be broken. Temperatures are expected to be 30 to 40 degrees above average, affecting cities like Phoenix, Dallas, and Kansas City. Phoenix is anticipated to reach 100°F (38°C), potentially breaking a 40-year-old record. The heat wave, originating in the West, is moving eastward towards the southeastern coast.
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