Stay cool, amigos! A sweltering heat wave is scorching the U.S. Midwest this week, putting over 60 million people on high alert! 🌡️🔥
A stubborn late-summer high-pressure system is parked over cities like Chicago, Des Moines, and Topeka, serving up rare \"extreme heat\" that's breaking records and making everyone sweat. 🥵 According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), it's a heatwave to remember!
Chicago is smack dab in the middle of an excessive heat warning zone that stretches all the way from Madison, Wisconsin, down to Springfield, Illinois. If you're in the area, it's time to find some shade and stay hydrated! 💦
The NWS Weather Prediction Center warned that this intense heat will expand over the Midwest early this week before heading east to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast by mid-week. So East Coast folks, get ready! 🌞
\"Heat indices of 105-115 degrees Fahrenheit (about 40.5-46 degrees Celsius) and lows in the mid/upper 70s will bring a heightened risk of heat-related illness,\" the NWS posted. Sounds like Mother Nature turned up the thermostat to max! 😅
The combination of scorching heat and humidity can be dangerous, so the NWS is urging everyone to take caution. Public cooling centers are popping up across the Midwest to help people beat the heat. Some schools even canceled classes or let students out early to keep them safe. 🎒✌️
If you're in the affected areas, make sure to drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous activities, and check on friends and family. Let's look out for each other out there! ❤️
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Millions of Americans under alert as heat wave hits U.S. Midwest
cgtn.com
