Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest
UNITED STATES, JUN 16 – More than 120 million people face severe storms and heat indices over 100 degrees Fahrenheit amid a persistent heat dome intensified by climate change, officials said.
- A significant heat wave is expected to affect much of the United States later this week, including Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
- Daytime temperatures in the Lower Peninsula are predicted to reach the 90s through early next week, with little relief at night.
- Older adults with pre-existing conditions may face serious health risks due to extreme heat exposure.
- Extreme heat can lead to adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight and preterm birth.
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