Temperatures across the United States are expected to soar this weekend, as much of the country deals with a potentially record-breaking heat wave.
A large portion of this heat will be seen in the western and southern U.S., where a "sweltering and extremely dangerous heat wave" will cause temperatures to "reach levels that would pose a health risk," according to the National Weather Service (NWS). These temperatures can be "potentially deadly to anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," the NWS added.
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