Extreme Heat Warnings and Advisories Issued Across Western US, Temperatures Up to 117 Degrees Expected

A sweltering heatwave continues to affect the western United States, with forecasters warning that some desert communities could see temperatures soar to 117 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings and advisories for millions in the desert Southwest and portions of the Southeast, effective through at least Friday night. The hottest conditions are anticipated in southern California's Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, on Thursday and Friday. Extreme heat watches have also been issued for parts of Colorado, Montana, and the Dakotas as the warmth is expected to spread.