Heat dome sees triple-figure temperatures across US cities
An extreme heat wave scorched parts of the US on Tuesday, with major East Coast cities like New York and Boston reaching triple-digit temperatures.
John F Kennedy International Airport recorded 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38C) at midday on Tuesday, marking its first occurrence since 2013, with conditions described as "extremely dangerous."
Nearly 40 US cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Raleigh, North Carolina, broke daily heat records on Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 104 degrees (40C).
Over 150 million people were placed under heat warnings due to a "heat dome" phenomenon, with very warm overnight lows expected to continue through Wednesday.
The heat caused disruptions, including Amtrak delays due to speed restrictions on East Coast routes and the rescue of two 16-year-old hikers in New Hampshire who were overcome by the heat.
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