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Heat Dome Brings Drought and Storms | Wichita News
Kansas braces for a brutal heatwave as temperatures soar into the triple digits, fueled by a stubborn heat dome and worsening drought—especially in the south. A heat advisory is already in effect with heat indexes hitting 107. Storms from the northwest weakened but could still bring damaging winds over 70 mph in parts of northwest Kansas and Nebraska, under a severe thunderstorm watch. The cooler air boundary shifts north Tuesday, intensifying the heat, then may wobble south later in the week, offering a slim chance for widespread rain Thursday night through the weekend before returning to…
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