More than 200 million people across most of the United States are on alert for widespread, dangerous heat on Monday.

The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of the East Coast from central Florida to Virginia through much of the weekend. Highs in the upper 90s F (mid 30s C) were forecast for central Florida,

As mercury hits sweltering 46C in places, people urged to stay indoors, stay cool and hydrated, protect young children and animals - Anadolu Ajansı

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Extreme heat warnings have been posted portions of the Southeast coast including parts of the Carolinas, Georgia and northern Florida. This heat will persist across many of these areas before beginning to lift toward the end of the workweek.