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While the North remains chilly, millions of Americans in the Southwest are under extreme heat warnings.
Per Newsweek, temperatures are up to 30 degrees above average for the region, with some areas expected to "soar well into the 100s."
Along with these scorching temperatures come important health advisories.
Residents in southern Nevada, southern California, and Arizona are being urged to avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages because caffeine can accelerate dehydration.
Newsweek also reports that people are encouraged to skip large and protein-heavy meals, as these can raise body temperature. Additionally, there is a reminder not to leave young children unattended in cars.
"This heat dome is not just early and intense ā it is stubborn," Accuweather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys told Newsweek. "A multiday stretch of extreme heat significantly increases the risk of heat-related illnesses."
CBS News reported that the heatwave could persist for several days. More than 60 temperature records were broken on Tuesday, including Palm Springs, California reaching 103Ā°F. Phoenix hit 100Ā°F on Wednesday, marking the earliest such high temperature ever recorded in the city.
The heatwave is expected to continue through the weekend and into early next week, with record-breaking daily highs and overnight lows.
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