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While it remains chilly in the North, millions of Americans in the Southwest are under extreme heat warnings.
According to Newsweek, temperatures are up to 30 degrees above average in parts of 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 vehicles.
"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 record temperatures were recorded on Tuesday, including 103 degrees in Palm Springs, California. Phoenix reached 100 degrees 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, bringing record-breaking daily highs and elevated overnight lows.
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