A massive heat dome has settled over much of the United States, leading to dangerously high temperatures and breaking records in several cities. With approximately 160 million people under heat alerts, parts of the East Coast experienced their hottest day in over a decade, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees and higher. The oppressive heat has prompted officials to urge residents in 29 states to stay indoors. As America grapples with the scorching conditions, cities are implementing plans to cope with the heat, while ominous weather patterns threaten to complicate the situation further. Relief may be on the horizon, but until then, millions are left facing challenging and potentially life-threatening temperatures.