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From Texas to New England, millions of Americans are facing dangerously hot temperatures that have led the National Weather Service to issue heat advisories and extreme heat warnings this week.

Nashville faces a heat advisory with heat index values reaching 105, as the National Weather Service urges caution.

Dangerous heat peaked today for millions in the central United States as a heat dome in summer’s hottest month lives up to its reputation — but sauna-like conditions are only just beginning for areas farther east.

Sweltering and "dangerous" heat with indices surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of nine states has prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue warnings for millions of Americans. Newsweek has reached out to NWS for comment via email on Thursday.

A heat advisory and extreme heat warning will be in effect as hot and humid conditions hit Delaware today. See the weekend weather forecast.

The ‘heat dome’ is expected to generate triple-digit temperatures in the Midlands for several days in a row soon, the National Weather Service says. Here’s what to know.

A heat advisory goes into effect Thursday for parts of Connecticut where heat index values will soar past 100 degrees on Friday.

Temperatures could feel as high as 115F in some places bringing a very real fear of heat related deaths and major disruption to peoples' lives, especially those with out cooling systems

NWS expects the heat value to go up to 110 degrees. The organization warns that hot temperatures, coupled with humidity, may cause heat illness. Precautionary measures provided by NWS include drinking plenty of water, staying out of the sun and staying in air-conditioned rooms.