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Rachel Washburn
Coverage of Rachel Washburn in the Nexus archive.
Andrew Ansorgeperson2Scott Kleebauerperson2Dr. Roy Elrodperson2Des Moinesplace2Iowaplace2Midwestplace2heat wavetopic2DMC Detroit Receiving Hospitalorganization2Weather Prediction Centerorganization2Franceplace2Tom Youngbloodperson1Cindy Youngbloodperson1Ohio Valleyplace1Mid-Atlanticplace1Northeastplace1Europeplace1cooling centerstopic1heat indextopic1
- Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
A heat wave in the Midwest has canceled outdoor activities, prompting cooling centers and health advisories. Temperatures with heat index values exceeding 100°F are expected to persist through midweek, spreading eastward to the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Health officials warn of heat-related risks, while Europe also faces extreme heat and related deaths.
- Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
A heat wave in the Midwest has led to canceled outdoor activities and opened cooling centers, with temperatures and heat index values expected to rise into the 90s and 100s. The heat is spreading eastward to the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, prompting health advisories and record-high temperature warnings.