A heat dome is expected to bring dangerous and potentially record-setting heat across the central and eastern U.S. through the July 4 weekend. Forecasters warn high humidity could push heat indexes to 100 to 110 degrees, with some areas feeling as hot as 115.
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This weekend, the Southwest region of the United States is expected to experience extreme temperatures, with some areas reaching up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. This heat wave is the latest in a series of extreme weather events linked to climate change, caused by El Niño and the world's hottest period in the last 125,000 years. Governments and citizens must take action to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change in order to address the urgent need to combat climate change.