‘Extraordinarily hot’: US heatwave stretches on with millions still under warnings
Summary
A strong heatwave has caused more than 40 million people across the central and southern United States to face extreme heat warnings. Temperatures have reached dangerously high levels, causing health risks and disrupting activities, while authorities advise people to stay cool and hydrated.Key Facts
- Over 40 million people in central and southern U.S. are under extreme heat warnings.
- Heat indexes reached above 100°F (38°C) from Minnesota to Mississippi, and parts of the southwest saw highs around 120°F (49°C).
- The heat is caused by a weather pattern called a heat dome, which traps hot air in one area.
- Rapid City, South Dakota, recorded a record high of 112°F on Saturday.
- Some events, like a horse race in Minnesota, were canceled due to the heat.
- Severe storms, flash flooding, and hail were also a risk near the Great Lakes because of moist air around the heat dome.
- Vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with health conditions are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses.
- Experts say the climate crisis, caused by burning fuels, is making extreme heat events more frequent and intense.
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