Heat Dome to Scorch Western US with Record-High Temperatures This Weekend

A record-challenging heat dome is set to scorch the western United States this weekend, bringing the hottest temperatures so far this year to tens of millions from California to Canada. The heat wave will affect a vast area, with temperatures expected to soar due to an unusually strong dome of high pressure in the region. This will be the summer's hottest temperatures yet, posing significant challenges for public health and daily life. Millions are bracing themselves for the extreme heat.