HEAT DOME EFFECTS

Jun 24 2025WEATHER

East Coast Faces Scorching Heatwave: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The East Coast is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to levels not seen in over a decade. This intense heat is caused by a heat dome, a weather phenomenon where high pressure traps hot air in a region. The effects of this heatwave are far-reaching and severe. In St. Louis, a tragic incident occurred when a woman passed away after bei...

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Jun 22 2025WEATHER

Storms to Follow the Heat Wave

The eastern two-thirds of the U. S. are bracing for a scorching heat wave that will last into late June. This intense heat will not only break temperature records but also trigger severe thunderstorms along its edges. The storms will be most active in the Plains and Upper Midwest, but they might also affect parts of the Northeast, creating what meteorologists call a ...

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