Heat Dome Hits Two-Thirds of U.S. | Bangor News

A brutal heat dome is slamming the U.S., with triple-digit temps gripping the Southwest and Great Plains—and spreading east. This intense high-pressure system could bake the country for over a week, pushing nighttime lows 15–25°F above normal, making recovery nearly impossible. Over 90 local records, including overnight highs, could fall, especially in places like Miami, Tampa, and Charleston, where nights won’t dip below 80°F. Fire danger spikes as dry thunderstorms ignite parched landscapes. Scientists blame climate change and a powerful El Niño—among the strongest since 1950—for turning this heat into a historic, dangerous event. Stay hydrated, seek shade, and monitor local alerts—this heat could hit two-thirds of the continental U.S. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d93cdb46fa4cbfda