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US Heatwave To Hit 43C, 44 Million Under High Temperature Alert

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A severe heatwave is forecast to hit the U.S. Rocky Mountains and Northern Plains this weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 43 degrees Celsius (110 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Approximately 44 million people are under heat advisories, and the National Weather Service warns that temperatures could break records.
  • The heatwave follows a similar event in the Eastern U.S. last week, where temperatures also soared.

A dangerous heatwave is set to grip the U.S. Rocky Mountains and Northern Plains this weekend. Temperatures are expected to soar above 43 degrees Celsius (110 degrees Fahrenheit), placing about 44 million Americans under heat advisories. The National Weather Service has warned that these temperatures are significantly higher than the seasonal average and could set new records.

Salt Lake City, Utah, is bracing for unprecedented heat. The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center stated that "dangerous heat is expected this weekend, with the potential for daily record high temperatures to be broken for two consecutive days, reaching the three-digit Fahrenheit range." The hottest day is anticipated to be July 12, with states like Montana and North Dakota likely to experience temperatures between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

The southeastern U.S. is also facing extreme heat. This includes Miami, Florida, which is hosting a World Cup quarter-final match between England and Norway. This comes just a week after another heatwave affected the Eastern U.S., pushing temperatures in cities like New York and Philadelphia to around 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

This weekend is expected to see dangerous heat, with the potential for daily record high temperatures to be broken for two consecutive days, reaching the three-digit Fahrenheit range.

— National Weather Service Weather Prediction CenterThe National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center described the expected dangerous heat conditions.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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