Some of the highest temperatures on Friday are expected in towns close to the Nebraska-Kansas border, with those in Kansas's St. Francis and Oberlin, and McCook, Nebraska, likely to rise to 105 degrees and over before the end of the day, according to the National Weather Service.

Millions of Americans are facing oppressive heat, with forecasters expecting a "heat dome" to develop over parts of the county over the weekend and through next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Weather forecasters have warned of extreme and dangerous temperatures as a major heat wave sweeps across the central and eastern U.S. states.

The Kent County Health Department and Ottawa County Emergency Management are issuing reminders to residents about how to stay safe during next week's hot days.

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across the whole of England with temperatures likely to exceed 30C for the first time this year. The alerts, which will be in effect from midday on Thursday until 09:00 BST on Monday,

A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:18 p.m. EDT valid from Saturday noon EDT until Sunday 8 p.m. EDT for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella,

At 12:50 p.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service released a heat advisory valid for Saturday between noon and 7 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties.

An extreme heat watch has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan Saturday morning through Tuesday evening. Expect high temperatures well into the 90s and heat index temperatures at or above 100 degrees during daytime hours.