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Monster heat dome traps 50 million Americans in life-threatening 118F inferno

Daily Mail Science and Tech · 24 August 2026 at 17:14

Monster heat dome traps 50 million Americans in life-threatening 118F inferno

Extreme heat and humidity are expected to make conditions outdoors life-threatening for millions in seven US states, and many will be feeling the heat throughout the entire week.

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Monster heat dome traps 50 million Americans in life-threatening 118F inferno

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