Eastern U.S. Faces Intense Heat Dome and Rising Storm Risks This Weekend
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The DC area is experiencing high temperatures reaching into the 90s with high humidity, a heat advisory is in effect, and scattered storms are expected over the weekend. A potential pattern change might bring cooler temperatures in early August, but confidence is low. Historical weather events include a severe hurricane in 1788 and a record high of 101°F in 2010.
- CWG Live updates: Hot today and sweltering Friday; weekend storm chances rise The Washington Post
- These maps show extreme heat, humidity building in New England over next 48 hours The Boston Globe
- A Massive Heat Dome Is Cooking the Eastern U.S. Scientific American
- Climate change intensifies midsummer U.S. heatwave for millions Climate Central
- See how the heat dome puts a lid on excessive temperatures in the Central and Southern US USA Today
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