Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

A heat dome is expanding across the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota.

Roughly 80 million people are under heat advisories.

Western Nebraska was under an NWS extreme heat warning with temperatures forecast to reach 108°F on Saturday and Sunday.

Las Vegas saw temperatures around 114°F on Saturday, expected to near record-breaking highs.

Saturday: Temperatures hit sweltering highs across much of the central U.S., including 108°F in Nebraska and 114°F in Las Vegas. · Saturday and Sunday: Western Nebraska is under an NWS extreme heat warning. · Sunday: Fans at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis will be offered water stations and cooling areas due to the heat. · Through the week: Heat continues across Montana, Wyoming, and other areas, with temperatures topping 100°F. · By Wednesday: The worst pockets of heat become particularly severe across Texas and parts of the Gulf Coast. · Toward next weekend: Possible but potentially temporary relief expected in the central U.S., according to Bob Oravec.

80 million people · 108°F (42°C) temperature · 114°F (45°C) temperature · 10-15°F (5.6-8.3°C) temperature above normal · 5,700 excess deaths

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