National Weather Service Issues Alerts for 22 States Amidst 112°F Heat Index Forecast

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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for extreme heat across 22 states, indicating that the heat index, or perceived temperature, may soar to 112°F in regions of the South and Gulf Coast. These advisories extend from Alaska to the Carolinas, encompassing the Plains, Midwest, Mountain West, and Southeast. Meteorologists are advising residents to remain indoors during the hottest parts of the day, maintain hydration, and check on elderly neighbors. Each year, heat poses the greatest weather-related risk in the United States, and officials warn that this week's heat dome may break daily temperature records in multiple states.

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00:0022 states are under extreme heat warnings right now, and the National Weather Service says it's about to get worse.

00:06Heat index values, how it actually feels outside, are climbing to 112 degrees across parts of the South and Gulf

00:15Coast.

00:15The warnings stretch from Alaska all the way to the Carolinas, covering the plains, the Midwest, the Mountain West, and

00:23the Southeast.

00:25Forecasters say this isn't just uncomfortable, it's dangerous.

00:28Heat kills more Americans every year than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined.

00:33The NWS is urging people to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours, drink water constantly, and check on elderly neighbors

00:41and pets.

00:42If you're in one of these 22 states, take this seriously.

00:45Cooling centers are opening in several cities.

00:48This heat dome isn't moving on anytime soon.

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