Highs could be in the triple digits, and overnight lows might stay above 75 degrees Fahrenheit in places.
A swath of the U.S. from the Pacific Northwest to the Rocky Mountains will see extreme high temperatures this week thanks to a recently formed heat dome, forecasters say.
The extreme heat and the length of the heat event could pose special risks for those who don't have sufficient air conditioning, the Weather Service warned. Forecasters expect the high temperatures will spread south as the week progresses, ultimately resulting in a heat index around 110 in the region when high temperatures combine with high humidity.The extreme heat is an increasingly familiar risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 600 people die due to the effects of extreme heat annually in the U.S.
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