Record-breaking heatwave and wildfire risks across the US
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National Weather Service, NOAA
United States
July 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 37/3/2026, 2:40:42 PM
Over 100 million Americans face extreme heat risks during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. El Niño and severe drought conditions are exacerbating wildfire risks in the western US. Concerns are rising regarding potential power grid failures due to high electricity demand from AI datacenters during heatwaves.
- Earlier version 27/3/2026, 2:30:47 PM
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