An imposing heat dome and dangerous heat wave are expected to engulf the central and eastern United States, as well as parts of Canada, in the coming days.
This extreme outdoor heat coincides with a critical slate of World Cup football matches as the tournament progresses into its knockout rounds. Both the games and the weather are heating up this week.
Temperatures across the East are projected to reach 115°F. The heat wave arrives alongside the World Cup matches, the Fourth of July weekend, and America 250 celebrations.