Hold onto your ice pops, America! A sizzling heat wave is gripping the nation, putting over 130 million people at risk from coast to coast. 🌡️ Forecasters warn this historic event could shatter temperature records well into next week, with cities like Portland, Salem, and Norfolk scrambling to open cooling centers.
Breaking Records 🎯
Jacob Asherman, a National Weather Service meteorologist, told NewspaperAmigo.com the combo of heat and humidity will push temps past 38°C (100°F) in the Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Imagine walking through a giant oven—yikes! 😓 Oregon’s Eugene and other cities may see all-time highs, while Arizona’s Bullhead City remains a literal hot spot.
What’s Next? 🌡️
The NWS has extended excessive heat warnings across the Southwest until Friday. Pro tip: Hydrate like it’s your part-time job and avoid outdoor workouts (yes, even that TikTok dance challenge). 🚰❌ Scientists link these intense heat events to climate change—so while fans and ACs work overtime, the conversation about our planet’s future heats up too. 🔥🌎
