An unprecedented heat dome has settled over the eastern two-thirds of the United States, resulting in heat indices soaring between 110°F and 115°F in 38 states. This extreme weather event has claimed the lives of at least 25 individuals and left nearly 800,000 homes without power. The National Weather Service has issued Severe Heat Alerts for major cities including Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, and Nashville. With nighttime temperatures staying above 80°F, the NWS cautions that there is no respite from the heat, while a significant storm risk is emerging in the Mid-Atlantic region for Wednesday.
