Summary
A heat dome caused temperatures to soar across the Western U.S. on July 12, 2026, leading to numerous all-time temperature records in Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. This weather phenomenon, which traps hot air, is expected to spread eastward.
Heat Dome Causes Record-Breaking Temperatures Across Western U.S.
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15 July 2026 at 3:17 pm
Heat Dome Causes Record-Breaking Temperatures Across Western U.S.
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