Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Intense heat and humidity in the Midwest and Great Lakes have created 'dangerous' conditions with heat indices exceeding 100°F, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service. Cities like Detroit faced temperatures in the high 90s, while extreme heat warnings covered parts of Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Iowa. The heat is expected to shift to the East, affecting the Northeast through the Fourth of July, leading to canceled events and public cooling centers.