"Eastern U.S. Sizzles in Late-Season Heat Wave"
An intense and expansive heat wave is engulfing the central and eastern United States, bringing scorching temperatures that are unusually high for this time of year. The heat wave has already broken numerous records, with temperatures reaching around 100 degrees in several states. The heat is expected to continue throughout the week, with millions of Americans experiencing temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The hot and dry weather is exacerbating drought conditions in some areas. The heat dome responsible for the extreme temperatures is a result of climate change, and its frequency and intensity are linked to human-caused climate change.