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Heat Dome Danger: Stay Cool and Safe | Austin News
Heat domes are back, acting like giant atmospheric ovens that trap scorching air and block rain, turning landscapes into furnaces. These intense, high-pressure systems are becoming more frequent — including one recently slamming the East Coast — and they’re wreaking havoc: straining power grids, drying out land and water, and dangerously elevating risks of heat-related illness. Symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and high body temp signal heat exhaustion — and if temps hit 104°F or higher, confusion, or dry skin appear, it’s heat stroke. Stay safe: cool off, hydrate, and don’t ignore the signs…
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