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Heat Dome Threatens West with Record Temperatures | Austin News
A deadly heat dome is baking the Western U.S., with Las Vegas and Phoenix flirting with 115-116°F and even Montana hitting 104°F — all while nights barely cool off, making it dangerously hot 24/7. Officials urge everyone to stay indoors, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. The extreme conditions are fueling wildfire risks across Southern California, turning dry landscapes into tinderboxes. Scientists link this intensifying heat wave to climate change driven by fossil fuels, while a record-breaking El Niño is amplifying global warming effects and pushing temperatures to historic highs. Listen…
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