Severe Heat Dome Set to Impact Millions Across the U.S.

A heat dome is bringing dangerously high temperatures and humidity to much of the U.S., with heat indices reaching triple digits in several states.

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Massachusetts, it could feel like 100 degrees: ‘Potentially dangerous’ and chance for severe storms

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Extreme heat poised to blanket much of the U.S. this week

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Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest

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A heat dome is affecting millions across the U.S., causing extreme temperatures and high humidity levels.
Temperatures may feel up to 20 degrees hotter, with heat indices around 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Midwest states like Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa are facing particularly dangerous conditions this weekend.
The heat wave is expected to spread from the Southwest to the eastern U.S. in the coming days.
Parts of the Northeast are under a 'High Risk' alert for extreme heat, with possible record highs in New England.

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Center-leaning sources frame the heat wave as a significant and alarming weather event, emphasizing discomfort and potential dangers. Their language conveys urgency and concern, reflecting a bias towards highlighting the severity of the situation while maintaining a factual tone. The focus is on the widespread impact and implications for public health.

"The heat is expected to shift into the Midwest and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend and arrive in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday through the first half of next week."

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"Around 15 million people are under extreme heat warnings or advisories across eastern California, Nevada, Arizona and western Texas."

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"The heat will be particularly worrisome this weekend across wide stretches of Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, where forecasters are warning of extreme temperature impacts."

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