Record Temperatures as Heat Wave Hits 23 US States

23 States Hit by Heat Wave

A record heat wave is sweeping the eastern United States. Temperatures are soaring above 90F, with the heat index making it feel like 115F in some areas.

The heat wave is expected to last for the rest of the week, as families struggle to keep cool.The worst of the high temperatures is expected to pass within a day, but the heat will linger until next Wednesday.

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The following states have been issued an excessive heat warning:

• Oklahoma
• Kansas
• Missouri
• Northeastern Arkansas
• Southern Illinois
• Southern Indiana
• Kentucky
• Northern Mississippi
• Western Tennessee
• Northern Alabama

The following states have a heat advisory:

• Northern Louisiana
• Eastern Texas
• Central Oklahoma
• Southwest Missouri
• Arkansas
• Central Mississippi
• Central Alabama
• Central Tennessee
• Southern Indiana
• Southwestern Ohio
• Eastern Kentucky
  
• Eastern Kentucky
  
• Northern, Central Georga
• South Carolina
• North Carolina
• Eastern Virginia
• Eastern West Virginia
• Washington, D.C.
  
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• Delaware
• Southeastern Pennsylvania
• New York City metropolitan area

Joplin, Missouri, still rebuilding after a devastating tornado strike, saw its temperature record broken as the heat reached 106F.