TL/DR –
A late-summer heatwave is affecting millions across the U.S., with maps indicating the areas hit hardest. The extreme heat has caused school closures in Iowa, as districts take precautions against the sweltering conditions. Record-high temperatures are predicted for the Midwest and the South, as well as an expanding heat dome that has put 45 million people under heat alerts.
US Heatwave to Affect Millions: Interactive Maps
Interactive maps illustrate the late-summer heat wave affecting millions in the U.S.
Iowa School Districts Close Early Due to Excessive Heat
Iowa schools are closing early due to scorching heat.
Record-High Temperatures Scorch Midwest, South
The Midwest and South will experience record-high temperatures.
High Heat Raises Risk of Storms
The elevated temperatures are bringing an increased chance of storms.
US Heat Dome Expands: 45 Million Under Alert
A heat dome is expanding across the US, with around 45 million people now under heat alerts.
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