Scorching US heat wave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
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A major heat wave is affecting about 70 million people in the southern and central United States, with temperatures expected to reach 95-105°F (35-40°C). This is the third heat dome event in the past month, covering a large area from the Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the Midwest. The heat dome is intensifying over the weekend, posing dangerous health risks. The excessive heat advisories highlight the ongoing extreme weather pattern in the region.
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Agriculture in affected regions may suffer from heat stress on crops and livestock.
Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected.
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About 70 million people in the US are set to face excessive heat advisories.
The Guardian- Agriculture in affected regions may suffer from heat stress on crops and livestock.
- Electricity grids face peak demand due to air conditioning, risking blackouts and higher prices.
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Loaded language removed<p>Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest</p><p>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.</p><p>The third major “heat dome” event to hit the US in the past month is gathering strength over the weekend,…
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About 70 million people in the US are set to face excessive heat advisories.
The GuardianTemperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected.
The GuardianThe heat wave spans from the Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the Midwest.
The GuardianThis is the third major heat dome event to hit the US in the past month.
The GuardianThe heat dome is gathering strength over the weekend.
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