What is a heat dome?
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Something called a "heat dome" is contributing to the scorching heat we've seen in the Midwest and other central states this week.

MN weather: Another hot one
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A heat warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Dew points fall slightly to the mid-70s with a northern breeze, but still looking at a record high of 97 and a heat index of 105-110. A warm fog forms tonight with lows in the 70s. Thursday's high of 88 feels like 95 with a heat advisory.

Wednesday's Forecast: The heat sticks around
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After yesterday's heat index in 115 in the metro, there won't be a whole lot of relief today with a heat index expected to top out at 107. It will cool tomorrow and the weekend is looking very pleasant.

Tips for keeping homes cool during heatwave
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While many dealt with beating the heat Tuesday, there are several tips homeowners can use to keep their homes cool. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt explains how.

Sports, activities and workers adjust to heat
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Following a day of near record-high heat, causing some local youth sports teams to move practices indoors and otherwise adjust to temperatures.

Twin Cities broke daily temp record on Tuesday

Much of Minnesota was well in the 90s on Tuesday with some spots surpassing 100 degrees. At the same time, parts of northern Minnesota were comfortably in the 60s.

Minnesotans try to beat the heat Tuesday
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The day before the Minnesota State Fair opens, many Minnesotans are trying to beat the heat on Tuesday at different lakes and beaches. FOX 9?s Rob Olson checks in from Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.

Salvation Army opens cooling centers, other options available in Hennepin Co.

With temperatures approaching triple digits on Tuesday throughout the Twin Cities, several Salvation Army centers are opening their doors to help give people a cool space if needed.

Impact of Hurricane Hilary on California
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Here's the latest on how Hurricane Hilary impacted California and the southwest United States.

Tuesday's Forecast: Heat index near 110
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Tuesday high temps will likely reach 100 degrees with the heat index near 115. The heat will stick around tomorrow, before a cooling trend arrives for the weekend.

Staying cool as temperatures soar
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With students returning to school soon, pools and beaches are already closing for the season. This comes as the hottest temperatures of the year are expected. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest.

Tuesday's Forecast: Feelin' hot, hot, hot
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Tuesday's temps might hit 100 degrees with a heat index near 110. The extreme heat will stick around Wednesday.

Minnesota weather: It gets hot
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Expect another hot day on Tuesday, with heat index temps well over 100 degrees. Jennifer McDermed has your forecast for the week ahead.

MN weather: Hot, steamy forecast
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The warmth starts to build in the Twin Cities Monday as it will feel far more uncomfortable later in the afternoon. A bright day but fairly cloudy at times as temperatures head for the mid-80s. Then it gets hotter and steamier.