A severe heat wave, described as a heat dome, affected about 58 million people across the U.S. on Sunday, peaking in the West with record temperatures, including 110°F in Billings, Montana and 109°F in Salt Lake City. Dangerous heat is expected to shift eastward, with forecasts showing temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above normal, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses and wildfires. Significant wildfires have already broken out in California and Colorado, prompting evacuations and damage to homes.
In contrast, the eastern U.S. faces flooding, with heavy thunderstorms causing knee-deep water in New Orleans and destructive winds in Philadelphia. A disaster emergency has been declared in Philadelphia due to storm damage, while over 200 people were rescued from flooding in Missouri. Senate discussions regarding increased funding for wildfire response and damage recovery are also ongoing.
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