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90 Million Under Heat Alerts as Dome Intensifies

7/24/2025

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Heat Dome Impact

A relentless heat dome is gripping the eastern U.S., with over 90 million people facing oppressive heat alerts by July 25. The combination of soaring humidity and record-breaking overnight temperatures is set to linger for at least a week, leaving communities from the Midwest to the Southeast bracing for the sweltering conditions intensified by climate change.

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Residents Face Heat

A heat advisory blankets Iosco, Gladwin, and Arenac counties, with heat index values soaring to a sweltering 108 degrees. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, seek shade, and look after those who may struggle in the heat. As the oppressive temperatures linger, thunderstorms may offer a brief respite later. Stay safe!

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Heat Dome Impact

A relentless heat dome is gripping the eastern U.S., with over 90 million people facing oppressive heat alerts by July 25. The combination of soaring humidity and record-breaking overnight temperatures is set to linger for at least a week, leaving communities from the Midwest to the Southeast bracing for the sweltering conditions intensified by climate change.

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