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An estimated 36 million people — roughly 10% of the U.S. population — will be affected in California , Arizona , Oregon , Washington and Nevada .
The scorching temperatures are being driven by a heat dome.
A heat dome is created when warm air becomes trapped beneath a stagnant patch of high-pressure air in the atmosphere.
Death Valley National Park could see temperatures soar up to 130 F ( 54 C) through Friday .
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