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

Dangerous heat conditions with heat indexes exceeding 100°F (37.8°C) are affecting the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, prompting extreme heat warnings in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Iowa. The National Weather Service warns of heat-related illnesses, while cities like Detroit and Milwaukee implement cooling measures. The heat wave is expected to shift to the East Coast, impacting the Northeast through the Fourth of July.