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United States heatwave affects 70 million people with extreme temperatures
A severe heatwave is impacting the southern and southeastern United States, placing over 70 million people under weather alerts. The National Weather Service reports that temperatures in several regions are reaching or breaking records, with some areas expected to hit 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit).
In South Florida, a heat advisory is in effect with heat index values reaching up to 112 degrees. Local officials, including the City of Miami Fire Rescue, have warned residents and outdoor workers to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and seek shade to avoid heat exhaustion or life-threatening heatstroke.
The heatwave is currently affecting Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, and is projected to move toward the southwestern United States, including Nevada, Arizona, and California. Amidst the extreme weather, the NHTSA has issued a specific warning regarding the increased risk of child fatalities due to suffocation inside vehicles during high-temperature events.
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City of Miami Fire Rescue · Florida · NHTSA · National Weather Service · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NHTSA warned of an increase in child deaths due to suffocation inside vehicles during the heatwave. www.ecoportal.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 70 million people are under heat alerts in the southern United States. mundour.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures are expected to reach up to 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit). www.ecoportal.net · mundour.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The heatwave is moving toward the southwest United States, including Nevada, Arizona, and California. www.ecoportal.net · mundour.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A heat advisory is in effect for South Florida with heat index temperatures reaching up to 112 degrees. wsvn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperature records were broken or equaled in cities including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Laredo, and Austin. mundour.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures in some areas are expected to reach 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit). www.ecoportal.net · mundour.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The heatwave is advancing toward the southwestern United States, including Nevada, Arizona, and California. www.ecoportal.net · mundour.com