A third 'heat dome' continues to bring dangerously hot temperatures across much of the central US, with forecasters warning that sweltering highs will push into next week and affect approximately 80 million people from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Plains.

Rising temperatures and extreme drought have fueled destructive spring fires across the American Great Plains, with Nebraska particularly affected by record-breaking wildfires.

Powerful storms swept across the American Great Plains on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that led to dangerous incidents and destruction in several states, with even experienced firefighters noting the severity of the weather breakdown.

A historical account details the apocalyptic conditions caused by a massive locust plague in the North American Great Plains during the 1870s, where swarms consumed everything, including wool from sheep, before the species mysteriously vanished.

Two e-commerce logistics providers are expanding their operational capacity within the Great Plains region to meet growing demand.