Record-high temperatures possible in 17 states today as heat wave expands

TL;DR

Temperatures could reach record highs in 17 states on Wednesday as a heat wave expands.
Over 60 records may be broken across the western U.S.
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming are among the affected states.
Phoenix could see a 100-degree day, exceeding its daily record.
Other cities like Albuquerque, Austin, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Tucson, and Tulsa may also break daily records.
The heat wave is expected to reach the East Coast on Friday.
Central states are experiencing temperatures 30-40 degrees above average, increasing fire risks.
Fire weather alerts are in effect for a large strip of the central U.S. due to heat, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and low humidity.

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