Heatwave alert: Brutal heat wave grips Eastern US, pushing temperatures past 110°F

A dangerous heat wave is scorching the eastern US, with temperatures soaring and heat indices exceeding 110°F. The National Weather Service forecasts the oppressive heat to persist through July, particularly impacting the Tennessee Valley, Southeast, and Carolinas. Human-caused climate change has exacerbated the heat, increasing health risks, and prompting safety recommendations from the American Red Cross.