Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:39pm on 08 Jul 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
A severe heat wave is breaking records across the US, particularly impacting the West Coast and sweeping through the East. The National Weather Service reported that around 36 million people are under excessive heat warnings, with temperatures reaching unprecedented highs like 119°F in Redding, California. This "heat dome" is centered over California and is causing temperatures to soar up to 20 degrees above normal in affected areas. The heat wave is expected to persist through the week, exacerbating climate change impacts. Efforts to mitigate the heat's effects are underway as the nation grapples with these extreme conditions.
