00:00A new heat dome is building across the western United States,
00:04bringing another round of dangerous summer heat.
00:07Forecasters say temperatures could climb 5 to 10 degrees,
00:10above historical averages across much of the interior west.
00:14Phoenix and Palm Springs are expected to see temperatures reach into the 110s.
00:19Salt Lake City could record highs of 100 degrees,
00:22or more for at least two days this week.
00:25The intense heat is also suppressing monsoon thunderstorms,
00:28leaving much of the region dry.
00:31That is adding pressure to rivers.
00:33Lakes and reservoirs already affected by prolonged drought.
00:37Lake Powell and Lake Mead have both reached record low levels this August.
00:42Lower water levels could also reduce hydroelectric power generation at major western dams.
00:48Forecasters warn the heat dome could return or expand again later this month,
00:52but strengthening El Nino could bring more rain.
00:54And mountain snow this winter, offering potential drought relief?
00:59Disclosure.
01:00This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced,
01:03using AI-assisted tools AI-generated.
01:05Planet snow this year,
01:05And important will APIs cannot actually increase.
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