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Heat Dome Takes 3-Digit Temperatures to Texas, Testing Grid

Forecasters warn residents can expect little relief at night

(Newser) - A heat dome inflicting extreme temperatures on southwestern states arrived in Texas on Wednesday, prompting warnings of the danger to residents as the grid hits record demand. The same dome brought almost 90 straight days of three-digit highs to Phoenix. In central Texas, the National Weather Service predicted an extended...

Hundreds of Heat Records May Fall This Week
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a Hot Week,
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Get Ready for a Hot Week, America

Hundreds of temperature records may fall this week as a heat wave sweeps the nation

(Newser) - Summer is still officially a few days away, but this week is going to be a hot one across much of America, with temperatures more akin to those seen deep in July or August. "Hundreds" of temperature records may be surpassed over the next few days, with the National...

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