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Heat wave to scorch the U.S. this week — and some cities will experience 'feels like' heat index of 115°
A dangerous heat wave continues to scorch a large part of the United States, with more than 130 million people under extreme ...
Corn sweat will intensify a heat wave this week
July has already been more humid than average, and now another, less obvious factor will enhance humidity this week: corn ...
Extreme heat is back — here’s where it will be the worst
It’s the hottest time of the year in the United States and another heat dome is about to make millions of people feel every ...
Heat indices could hit 120 as sweltering temperatures grip eastern half of US
More than 200 million people across most of the United States are on alert for widespread, dangerous heat on Monday.
Late July's oppressive heat forecast isn't normal
A punishing heat wave will bring hot temperatures to eastern US and linger for several days, underscoring how climate change ...
Heat wave with high humidity to have southeastern US sweltering
A heat dome takes aim at southeastern United States next with mid-summer swelter, 100-degree Fahrenheit highs and excessive ...
‘The number one weather-related killer in the United States’ East Tennessee braces for extreme temperatures
A major heat wave is heading to East Tennessee at the beginning of this week, and it’s not just uncomfortable; it can be extremely dangerous. Intense heat will grip our region from Monday through ...
A heat dome is peaking in the Northeast today. Here’s how extreme temperatures could get
Sauna-like conditions on Friday are threatening to break records in major Northeast cities during summer’s hottest month ...
The June heat dome broke records. Lawmakers are now trying to classify extreme heat as a disaster
Three Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation to classify extreme heat as a disaster, which would allow federal ...
Heat dome vs. heat wave: What’s the difference (and why it matters)?
A severe heat dome is set to trap over 90 million Americans. The National Weather Service issues health alerts from Nebraska ...
What is a heat dome? How this phenomenon is reshaping summer as we know it
Extreme humidity and triple-digit temperatures are affecting around 250 million people across the United States. Here's the science behind the heat dome that’s stifling the nation.