Break In Vast Heat Wave Eases Across Regions
AP reports a cooling front moving from Canada into the upper Midwest, with drops of 10 to 15 degrees forecast for many Atlantic states. The heat wave left thousands ill, caused dozens of deaths, and spurred emergency measures in St. Louis, Baltimore, and surrounding areas as drought and power needs strain utilities.
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity
Sunny to partly cloudy through Friday with highs in the mid 80s to around 90. Light southerly winds and dry conditions expected, with no significant rainfall. Clear nights and rising temperatures into the weekend.
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Unusual Sun Patterns Causing Heat Wave
Boston area reports an unusual solar influence causing warmer mid latitude weather. MIT meteorologist Flord Willett warns sunspot activity drives large scale atmospheric patterns leading to heat waves, with more warm conditions expected in coming weeks.
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Baltimore Art Ice Sculpture Teases Heat in Summer
In Baltimore the museum plans a 15 ton ice sculpture spelling MELT on the front steps. Artist John Kinsley creates a 13 foot high piece over 60 feet of portico entitled Revenge on the Winter of 77. It opens July 30 and 31 as the heat wave ends.
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St Louis Expands Heat Stroke Response to Avert Repeats
City officials recall the 1966 heat deaths and set up dedicated heat stroke treatment centers at City Hospital as temperatures linger in the 90s. Officials report rising DOA cases and plan immediate cooling, monitoring, and potential admission to special units to curb fatalities during the ongoing heat wave.
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Weak Cold Front Edges Into Panhandle With Light Thunder Threat
A weak cold front drifts into the Panhandle from Colorado and Kansas with little weather change expected elsewhere. a slight chance of scattered thunderstorms remains in the Panhandle late today and Friday, while Lubbock sees no precipitation and 12 hours of sun. Temperatures vary from upper 60s to near 0 in places, with some areas hitting the 70s and 80s.
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