A ‘heat dome’ is driving dangerous heat across the U.S. into the July 4 weekend
A heat dome is pushing dangerous temperatures across the United States heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, forecasters warn.
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A heat dome is pushing dangerous temperatures across the United States heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, forecasters warn.
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