00:02We have an intense heat wave expected to hit the central and eastern parts of the U.S. this week,
00:07with humidity expected to make what will already be scorching temperatures feel a lot worse.
00:12So far, more than 100 million Americans across the South and Great Plains are under moderate to
00:17severe heat risk conditions. But the National Weather Service says that'll expand as the heat
00:22intensifies throughout the week. Forecasters say several days of high temperatures,
00:27topping 100 degrees in some places, will settle in across the lower Great Lakes,
00:33the Mid-Atlantic, and the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys. And those temps climb well into
00:38the 90s and low 100s, potentially setting records. High humidity will push the feels-like temperatures
00:45as high as 115 degrees in some places. And nighttime is not expected to provide much relief.
00:53Well, it might be a holiday week, but experts say it'd be best to spend a lot of that time
00:57inside if you have A.C. and stay hydrated. Several cities across the affected regions are setting
01:03up cooling centers for those who need a break from the heat.
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