Heat Dome Expands Dangerously Hot Temperatures Across Southern US This Week

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A heat dome that is temporarily expanding across the southern United States this week will bring sweltering temperatures that could break more daily records in Texas and the Southwest while also pushing heat indices over 100 degrees in many parts of the Southeast.

For the very latest on the heat and where it's headed next, check out our latest forecast here.

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