HEART-POUNDING Heat Wave: Millions In America Face Dangerous Temperatures
— A crushing HEAT wave is hitting the United States, putting almost 160 million people under heat alerts from Texas to Maine. Big cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia are seeing temperatures soar past 100°F. Emergency services are stretched thin as records break across the country.
This early summer heat has already claimed lives. In Missouri, at least one person died from heat-related causes. Hospitals are preparing for more cases as power grids struggle to keep up with demand. Some public sites, including the Washington Monument, have shut down for safety.
Experts say a stubborn “heat dome” is trapping hot air over much of America with little relief at night. Health officials warn that many people aren’t used to these high temperatures so early in the year — especially seniors and those with health problems.
Forecasters expect some cooling later this week along parts of the East Coast but say above-normal temperatures will stick around. With climate experts predicting more extreme weather ahead, Americans should get ready for a long summer battling dangerous HEAT waves.
