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Dangerous Heat Wave Hitting U.S. Over Fourth of July Weekend

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Fri, 2018-06-29 19:03 — Kathy Gilbeaux

cbsnews.com - by Dean Reynolds - June 29, 2018

A dangerous heat wave will have more than half of the country sweltering over the Fourth of July holiday. Temperatures near -- and above -- 100 degrees Fahrenheit are combining with thick humidity to present serious health hazards.

The National Weather Service posted a reminder Friday that heat kills more people each year than tornadoes, lightning and floods.

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Sun, 2018-07-08 05:36 — Kathy Gilbeaux

theguardian.com - by Ashifa Kassam - July 5, 2018

A heatwave rolling through central and eastern Canada has caused the deaths of more than 30 people, with officials warning that the extreme weather conditions are expected to continue for at least another day.

The sweltering combination of heat and humidity, which began on Friday, has been linked by health officials to the deaths of 33 people across southern Quebec.

Most of the victims lived alone, had health issues and did not have access to air conditioning, David Kaiser, a physician at Montreal’s public health department, told Reuters.

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ALSO SEE RELATED ARTICLE HERE - Up to 54 deaths linked to southern Quebec heat wave

 

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