As summer begins experts warn of soaring temps in US
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With the heat rising across the country, experts warn of a potential increase in heat-related illnesses. "Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities," the National Weather Service warned. "The heat may also result in some roads buckling." Some of the regions that have already started experiencing serious heat include Grand Forks, North Dakota, which reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday breaking a record set in 1995 of 95 degrees. The heat was caused by a heat dome that got trapped in the south-central part of the country. Weather experts predict that the expected heat wave could overturn the record of 101 set in 2009. The current heat waves are not just limited to the United States. Temperatures have risen to over 104 degrees Fahrenheit in several Spanish cities over the week.
