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The heat wave is centered in the midwest and will likely extend throughout the entire country with the exception of the Pacific Northwest, according to [projections](http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Forecaster expect temperatures to exceed 90°F in many major cities. Places like Las Vegas and Phoenix could experience temperatures that top 110°F, though models this far out are subject to some uncertainty. The unusually hot temperatures come amidst an [extended warm period](http://time.com/4147776/warm-east-coast-weather/) that has most climate scientists expecting that 2016 will be the [hottest year on record](http://time.com/4154331/warmest-year-2016-climate-change-el-nino/). 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