Record-setting heat will continue scorching western US this week

A dangerous heat wave will persist in the West and spread to additional cities this coming week, as forecasters predict record-breaking temperatures.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said “dozens of daily record temperatures” were expected to be tied or broken this coming week, with highs in the West reaching the 100s and 110s. The temperature is expected to be 15-30 degrees above normal in many of these areas, according to the NWS.

Excessive heat warnings — the highest alert from NWS ...