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Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.

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What happened Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East.
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Left / center-leftForecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest

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CenterForecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jun 30, 9:19 PM

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest

The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Jun 30, 11:16 PM

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

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DETROIT — Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the m...

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Jun 30, 9:19 PM: PBS NewsHour joined the source map.

Jun 30, 11:16 PM: The Columbian (Vancouver WA) joined the source map.

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