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Heat Wave across Southern Plains

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:18:54 EDT
The high temperature reached 105º in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, making it the 11th straight day of triple digit temperatures Dallas officials confirmed at least three heat-related deaths. Oklahoma City reached 106º, breaking the previous record of 105º set in 1918. Triple digit temperatures were also recorded at locations in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect today for eastern Kansas and Missouri. Details...

Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings are in effect for parts of the West

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:37:19 EDT
A strong area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere has built off the central California Coast, leading to another round of record breaking heat for parts of the Southwest U.S. The heat is expected to last through much of this week. While the hot and dry conditions were contributing to the wildfire threat, the trough will add lightning to the mix to possibly exacerbate the situation. Details...

Heat is the number one weather-related killer.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:36:48 EDT
On average, more than 1,500 people in the U.S. die each year from excessive heat. This number is greater than the 30-year mean annual number of deaths due to tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning combined. Details...

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Heat Wave across Southern Plains

Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings are in effect for parts of the West

Heat is the number one weather-related killer.

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