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Heat dome sees triple-figure temperatures across US cities

US Heatwave: Millions Sweltering As Dangerous Heat Continues.
  • An extreme heat wave scorched parts of the US on Tuesday, with major East Coast cities like New York and Boston reaching triple-digit temperatures.
  • John F Kennedy International Airport recorded 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38C) at midday on Tuesday, marking its first occurrence since 2013, with conditions described as "extremely dangerous."
  • Nearly 40 US cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Raleigh, North Carolina, broke daily heat records on Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 104 degrees (40C).
  • Over 150 million people were placed under heat warnings due to a "heat dome" phenomenon, with very warm overnight lows expected to continue through Wednesday.
  • The heat caused disruptions, including Amtrak delays due to speed restrictions on East Coast routes and the rescue of two 16-year-old hikers in New Hampshire who were overcome by the heat.
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