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An unprecedented heat dome has settled over the eastern two-thirds of the United States, resulting in heat indices soaring between 110°F and 115°F in 38 states. This extreme weather event has claimed the lives of at least 25 individuals and left nearly 800,000 homes without power. The National Weather Service has issued Severe Heat Alerts for major cities including Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, and Nashville. With nighttime temperatures staying above 80°F, the NWS cautions that there is no respite from the heat, while a significant storm risk is emerging in the Mid-Atlantic region for Wednesday.

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00:00A historic heat dome has locked 38 U.S. states into a life-threatening heat emergency.

00:05The National Weather Service reports heat index values between 110 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit

00:12in Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, and Nashville.

00:19While overnight temperatures remain above 80 degrees, at least 25 Americans have died,

00:25and emergency rooms across the southeast are overwhelmed with patients suffering from heat

00:30stroke and heat exhaustion. Nearly 800,000 households lost power over the July 4th weekend

00:36as electricity demand surged during the extreme heat. Forecasters say this is one of the most

00:42widespread summer heat events in years, with more than 200 million Americans facing dangerous

00:47conditions. The heat dome is beginning to shift, but a new round of severe thunderstorms is expected

00:53across the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, bringing an additional weather threat.

00:58Officials urge everyone in affected areas to stay hydrated, seek air-conditioned shelter,

01:04and never underestimate extreme heat. It can become deadly within hours.

Nationwide Heat Wave Affects 38 States — NWS Issues Severe Alerts

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