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Heat Dome Hits 70 Million | Durham News
A brutal heat dome is blanketing the central U.S., pushing temperatures above 100°F for 70 million people—with no relief in sight. Overnight lows stay dangerously high, and humidity makes it feel even more suffocating. From the Southwest deserts to the Great Plains and even Montana and Wyoming, triple-digit heat is spreading. Museums see fewer visitors, and reenactors still wear loose shirts to stay cool. While some relief may arrive next weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Pacific Northwest are spared. This is just the latest in a punishing summer, following earlier heat waves. Officials urge…
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