This summer, most of the Midwest in America is experiencing a tremendous heat wave, which is believed to be the effect of global warming.

Many people are affected by this huge heat wave, which started several days ago. The government officials are also warning people to stay out of the sun and to take care of themselves from the extreme heat.

In many cities in this area, the temperature has already passed 100 degrees. The National Weather Service says that the heat index “had hit highs of 101 degrees in Des Moines, 104 in Chicago and Sioux Falls, S.D., and 105 in St. Louis and Minneapolis.” These extreme temperatures pose great challenges for the people in these areas.

Dick Kraklow is one example of the people who are being affected. He brought his family into Minneapolis earlier this week to attend a car gallery, but immediately drove back to their home in Wisconsin again. At first, they wanted to go to an annual gathering of the Minnesota Street Rod Association that celebrates classic cars. However, they were forced to go back home because of the sweltering heat. “We love the show,” Kraklow says, but at last believes that “it’s too hot.”

Jeremy Underhill and his daughter are also being affected. They have taken refuge in the shade beside a coffee shop. “I usually drink hot tea, but it’s iced coffee today,” says Underhill. He says that he is also rethinking his decision to attend an outdoor block party that day.

Many other residents in St. Louis headed over to some library branches that were serving as cooling centers. According to Justin Struttmann, chief operating officer for the city’s public library, many people who went there had their ACs damaged by the severe storms in May.

However, some people were unfazed by the heat. For example, Duane Huey, age 72, says, “Actually, I love the heat. As I’ve gotten older, the cold gets to me more.” Also, Moe Nuhman, age 39, says walking three miles in the heat, “This is Chicago. It gets hot. I love it.”

Climate scientists believe that the main cause of the heat waves is climate change. They think that climate change makes these heat waves longer and also more common. Therefore, they believe that people should help protect the natural world and also their environment more.