Record-Breaking Heatwave , Impacting Over One-Third, of US Population.<br />'The Guardian' reports that over 100 million Americans have been advised to stay indoors as record-breaking heat sweeps the nation.<br />By June 15, as many as 107.5 million people, <br />over a third of all the people in the United States, have been <br />warned of potentially lethal extreme heat and humidity.<br />By June 15, as many as 107.5 million people, <br />over a third of all the people in the United States, have been <br />warned of potentially lethal extreme heat and humidity.<br />Experts warn that such extreme <br />temperatures could soon become the norm <br />amid the worsening climate crisis.<br />According to the National Weather Service, <br />the heatwave spans from <br />the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes.<br />According to the National Weather Service, <br />the heatwave spans from <br />the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes.<br />Over 125 million people <br />have been put under heat alerts, <br />heat advisories and excessive heat warnings.<br />This is a day where not only folks <br />who are susceptible to heat-related <br />illnesses, but really just about <br />anybody that’s going to be outside <br />for an extended period of time <br />is at risk for heat-related illnesses, Matt Beitscher, National Weather Service meteorologist, <br />via CNN.<br />Record-high temperatures were set across the country, especially in the Southwest.<br />In Las Vegas, temperatures <br />reached a scorching 109 degrees Fahrenheit, <br />tying a record set back in 1956.<br />In Denver, temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, <br />tying records for the hottest temperature <br />and the earliest day to break 100 degrees Fahrenheit. .<br />In Denver, temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, <br />tying records for the hottest temperature <br />and the earliest day to break 100 degrees Fahrenheit. .<br />In Phoenix, temperatures have been hovering around <br />110 degrees Fahrenheit for four consecutive days. .<br />These are significant temperatures and temperatures that are dangerous to everyone, if you don’t take precautions, Alex Tardy, National Weather Service meteorologist, <br />via 'The Guardian'
