What is a heat dome and how is it contributing to the heatwave in the US
by Erum Salam from on (#6NKWJ)
Approximately 80% of country's population is experiencing temperatures at or above 90F for long periods of time
More than 270 million Americans - about 80% of the country's population - are experiencing a kind of heatwave not seen in decades, smashing records with temperatures at or above 90F (32.2C) for long periods of time under a weather phenomenon known as a heat dome.
New York governor Kathy Hochul has announced that she activated the National Guard to assist in any heat emergencies that may develop over the next several days.
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