what we know about how the current president and the former president are preparing. first, to that severe weather threat in the northeast. powerful thunderstorms, damaging winds, even possible tornadoes as 100 million americans across 27 states remain under heat alerts. in the heartland, the national guard is assisting residents in flood-ravaged northwest iowa. rivers are expected to crest over record levels. ike ejiochi reports from washington, d.c. somara theodore has the forecast. as americans seek relief, beachgoers beware. officials warn of a high risk of rip currents along the eastern seaboard and gulf coast. veral recent drownings reported from florida to new york. what experts say you should do if you're caught in a rip current. the death toll rises in the deadly mass shooting in arkansas as authorities share details of how the incident unfolded in the parking lot of that supermarket. and what we're learning about the victims, including the nurse being hailed as a hero. four days until the first presidential debate of 2024. president biden hunkering down at camp david. former president trump on the campaign trail, teasing his possible vice-presidential pick. what we know about the very different ways the two men are getting ready. overseas in the war between israel and hamas, prime minister netanyahu doubles down on his claims that arms shipments from the u.s. are decreasing. what the white house is saying as deadly idf strikes level more buildings in northern gaza and israel's defense minister prepares for meetings with officials here in the u.s. tom soufi burridge tonight from tel aviv. details just comg in of several deadly attacks in the southern russian republic of dagestan. a synagogue and two churches targ what we're learning. fishermen to the rescue, saving dozens of dogs from a mississippi lake. and "america strong" tonight. they aren't just saving lives, they're making them. the baby boom at one california fire department. >> announcer: from abc news world headquarters in new york, this is "world news tonight." >> linsey: good evening, everyone. thanks so much for joining us on this sunday. i'm linsey davis. we begin with the brutal heat suffocating much of the nation. more than 100 million americans are under heat alerts across 27 states. scorching temperatures along the i-95 corridor and triple digits in the nation's capital and baltimore over the weekend. the extreme heat is triggering severe thunderstorms in the midwest. iowa's governor declaring a disaster with parts of the state overwhelmed by catastrophic flooding. and severe storms are now threatening much of the northeast. a tornado watch is in effect for parts of new york and new england, but those storms could bring some relief from all the heat. we have team coverage tonight. abc's meteorologist somara theodore is standing by with the forecast. but abc's ike ejiochi leads us off tonight from washington, d.c. >> reporter: tonight, relentless heat continuing to scorch the country. more than 100 million americans under alerts across 27 states from coast to coast. >> the heat is just unimaginable. >> it's very hot. >> reporter: most of the i-95 corridor under extreme heat risk, hitting record-setting temperatures after already enduring a nearly week-long heat wave. >> i feel like the sun is just beating today. it's very -- it's very hot. >> reporter: washington, d.c. today tying its daily record hi.gh of 98 degrees baltimore reaching 101 degrees saturday, the hottest june day there in 12 years. >> how are you staying cool? >> right here in the shade. i'm not walking those steps. >> reporter: here in the nation's capital, gaylen clark telling me she's visiting from las vegas and that the two areas don't compare. >> it's not like las vegas. it is so oppressive. it's so hot. it's so wet that you can't breathe, and everything is sticking to you. >> reporter: the blistering heat now expanding to the southern and western u.s. near triple-digit temperatures forecast for huge swaths of the country. the sweltering temperatures in part fueling torrential rainstorms in the midwest. iowa governor kim reynolds declaring a disaster after floodwaters inundated northern parts of the state, forcing evacuations. >> the devastation is severe, and it's widespread. in almost every ity impacted, the rivers cre several feet above record levels. >> reporinsey, the oppressive heat here in d. i filly starting to break. but tomorrow, more seasonal temperatures are expected, but it's still going to be hot with much of the northeast corridor experiencing highs in the 80s and low 90s for the week. linsey. >> linsey:ast the end is in sight. ike, we'll take it. thanks so much. let's get right to abc's meteorologist, somara theodore. somara, give us a timeline for this severe weather threat. >> reporter: well, it's happening right now. we actually have a tornado watch in effect for new england, not something you see every day, until 8:00 p.m. there's already been multiple tornado warnings issued for many states. there's also a severe thunderstorm watch issued for places like pennsylvania, new jersey, parts of new york, and ohio through tonight. now, these storms are robust and only fueled by the heat. the heat dome continued to expand farther west. places like sioux city could reach triple digits for their monday. as hot as 93 degrees in new orleans with a heat advisory issued for much of the central portion of the country. excessive heat warnings for places like salt lake city. so this heat also impacting the west. triple-digit temperatures anticipated with temperatures reaching 108 degrees for the start of the workweek in phoenix. linsey. >> linsey: all right, somara. thank you. now to those deadly wildfires in southern new mexico. the fbi is working with multiple law enforcement agencies to try to determine the cause of the south fork and salt fires. they're offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. at least two people have died in the blazes, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed. and now to the life-threatening rip currents along the eastern seaboard. since thursday, at least eight people have drowned, and the search for two teens who went missing in rough beach waters in new york on friday has now been suspended. tonight the warnings and safety tips for swimmers as beach season heats up. here's abc's morgan norwood. >> reporter: tonight, the national weather service warning of life-threatening rip currents up and down the atlantic and gulf coasts, where several people have drowned in recent days, dragged out to sea by powerful waters. beaches on long island and new jersey all the way down to north carolina and florida at high risk, meaning everyone, even strong swimmers, should stay out of the water. the heightened alerts coming as authorities called off the search for two teenage boys, ages 16 and 17, who went missing near jacob riis park in queens, new york on friday. >> i just want them back. >> reporter: emergency responders combing through 600 square miles of rough chop, but still no sign of the boys. the coast guard saying in a statement, the decision to suspend a search is always difficult and weighs heavily on all involved. our crews have conducted an exhaustive search, and our thoughts remain with the families during this difficult time. and in florida, rip currents claiming the lives of five people in just two days, including this pennsylvania couple who were carried away while swimming with their two children. tonight, swimmers urged to stay near lifeguards and heed safety advice from beach patrol and flag warning systems. >> breaking into the summer season and the timing of the stronger rips this week, i think that may be causing the, quote, unquote, perfect storm in terms of people not being acclimated for beach rip current season. >> reporter: linsey, experts say if you find yourself caught in a rip current, remember do not panic. instead, you want to relax, float, and then swim parallel to the shore until you're free of that rip current. linsey. >> linsey: potentially lifesaving tips there, morgan. thank you. now to the new details coming in tonight about the
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