More than 46 million Americans are under extreme heat advisories.
that “extreme heat is dangerous to young children, older adults and those with chronic medical conditions,” adding, “The fact we’re located in an urban area makes things worse because of population density and the presence of heat-absorbent asphalt.”Phoenix’s record-setting streak of days with a high temperature of 110 degrees could come to an end on Sunday,
to the National Weather Service, amid forecasts of possible thunderstorms. The city extended its streak to 27 days on Wednesday.
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