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Nationwide Heat Wave Hits 130 Million Amid Flood Threat

7/25/2025

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A relentless heat wave is gripping more than 130 million Americans, with temperatures skyrocketing past 100 degrees across the Midwest and Northeast. This oppressive heat dome shows no signs of relenting, creating perilous conditions from Texas to Maine. To make matters worse, flash flooding is on the horizon in the Midwest, intensifying the already dire weather crisis.

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Story summary

A relentless heat wave is gripping more than 130 million Americans, with temperatures skyrocketing past 100 degrees across the Midwest and Northeast. This oppressive heat dome shows no signs of relenting, creating perilous conditions from Texas to Maine. To make matters worse, flash flooding is on the horizon in the Midwest, intensifying the already dire weather crisis.