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A dangerous heat dome is causing record-breaking temperatures across the eastern US, with over 150 million people under heat alerts, risking health and infrastructure impacts, and indicating a potentially hotter summer due to climate change.
A rare June heat wave caused by a heat dome is affecting the eastern half of the U.S., with dangerous temperatures and heat advisories across the Midwest and East Coast, leading to health warnings, cancellations of outdoor activities, and record-breaking heat indices.
Despite the ongoing US heat wave and the forecasted record-breaking temperatures, tourists are flocking to Death Valley National Park, known as the hottest spot on Earth. Visitors are braving the scorching heat to explore the park's iconic sites, such as Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point. However, park officials are urging caution and advising against venturing out after 10 a.m. due to the extreme temperatures. The park emphasizes self-reliance, as rescue assistance may not be guaranteed in time. Several deaths from heat-related causes have already been reported this year.
Despite the ongoing US heat wave and the forecasted record-breaking temperatures, tourists are flocking to Death Valley National Park, known as the lowest, hottest, and driest place on Earth. Visitors are braving the scorching heat to explore the park's iconic sites, such as Badwater Basin and Ubehebe Crater. However, park officials are urging caution and advising against venturing out after 10 a.m. due to the extreme temperatures. Other national parks, including Grand Canyon National Park and Big Bend National Park, are also implementing safety measures to protect visitors from the blistering heat.