US Heat Dome Expands, Affecting 80 Million Across Central States
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.
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Scorching US heat wave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest About 70 million people in the US are set to face excessive heat advisories as dangerously hot temperatures scorch much of the country’s southern and central states. The third major “heat dome” event to hit the US in the past month is gathering strength over the weekend, spanning a vast swathe of the country, from the Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest. Conti...
By Oliver Milman and agencies
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Temperatures hit sweltering highs across much of the central US Saturday as forecasters warned that dangerously hot weather from Dallas to North Dakota would push into next week, with roughly 80 million people facing heat advisories. A heat dome, where atmospheric conditions trap heat, was forecast to create sustained high temperatures and accumulating discomfort. Meanwhile overnight lows were not expected to come down enough for people to have much chance to recover, allowing heat stress to bui
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