A “heat dome” is blanketing a huge swath of the US, bringing sweltering temperatures and heavy humidity for over two hundred million people in this first week of summer.
What’s at the root of this extreme weather? A high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere that traps heat and moisture over the region for an extended period of time. And Washington DC area is squarely within its grasp.
The health risk of this early season event is real, particularly because many people haven’t had time to acclimatize themselves to such intense heat. If you are looking for ideas, CNN Health offers some tips on how to stay cool.
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