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A persistent heat dome is scorching nine states in the western and southwestern United States, with temperatures exceeding 110°F, posing serious threats to millions. The National Weather Service has issued Excessive Heat Warnings for California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Vulnerable populations, including seniors, outdoor laborers, and those lacking air conditioning, face the greatest risk of heat-related illnesses. Many public cooling centers are overwhelmed in major urban areas. Additionally, fire weather risks are rising in the Intermountain West due to dry and hot conditions that could ignite wildfires from dry thunderstorms. Meteorologists anticipate that significant relief will not occur until later in the week.

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00:00Nine western states are burning under a deadly heat dome right now, and it may not break until

00:05the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings. Across California,

00:11Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, temperatures in Phoenix are

00:19hitting 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Las Vegas is forecast for 110. Yuma, Arizona could see its

00:27hottest June day since records began. Heat stroke can kill in under two hours of outdoor exposure in

00:33these conditions. The danger is not just discomfort. Public cooling centers in Phoenix and Las Vegas

00:39are already at capacity, turning people away. Meanwhile, the hot, dry conditions are triggering

00:45fire weather watches, with dry lightning storms expected to spark additional wildfires across

00:51the Intermountain West. Forecasters say no meaningful relief is on the horizon until Thursday at the

00:57earliest. If you are in an affected state, stay indoors, hydrate constantly, and check on

01:03elderly neighbors. This heat kills.

Severe Heat Dome Affects Nine States in the West — Temperatures Reach 110°F

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