Millions in East on alert as brutal heat approaches
August 29, 2026Updated: August 29, 2026, 11:05 am EDTPublished: August 29, 2026, 10:57 am EDT

A dangerous heat wave is building across the country, bringing near-record temperatures from the Southwest to the East Coast. Heat indices will soar well into the triple digits, threatening millions with dangerous late-summer weather. Stay hydrated, avoid peak afternoon sun and limit outdoor activities. Here is the latest forecast.

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