A dangerous stretch of extreme heat is forecast to blanket large portions of the United States this week and into the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n
Meteorologists are pointing to a “heat dome” \u2014 a weather pattern that traps hot air over a region \u2014 as the driving force behind the hazardous conditions expected to affect millions of Americans in the coming days.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service has been tracking the developing heat threat as it spreads across significant portions of the country, raising concerns about public safety during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the summer.<\/p>\n
Residents across affected areas are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak afternoon hours, and check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable family members as the dangerous heat moves in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A powerful heat dome is pushing dangerous temperatures across wide portions of the United States heading into the July 4th holiday weekend. The National Weather Service has issued warnings as the extreme heat is expected to affect large areas of the country. 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