Experts Caution of Upcoming Mega Heat Wave Affecting 22 States Next Week

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As the current unprecedented heat dome starts to diminish, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has issued a warning regarding a second, potentially more intense heat wave developing for mid-July. This wave is expected to impact 22 states, including areas in the Southwest, Central Valley of California, the Plains, Mississippi Valley, and the South Atlantic region. Weather models indicate an unusual mid-level ridge forming over the Four Corners region by July 14, which could elevate temperatures to extreme and record-breaking levels. Researchers caution that this heat could linger for three to five days without any respite, leaving millions who are already affected by this week's high temperatures with very little time to recover.

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00:00Before the current heat wave even finishes, scientists at NOAA are already warning about the next one.

00:06The Climate Prediction Center has issued a probabilistic hazards outlook,

00:10flagging a second, potentially more intense mega-heat wave, targeting 22 states beginning July 14th.

00:17This is not a minor warm spell.

00:20Ensemble models are showing anomalous atmospheric ridging, building over the four corners,

00:25a pattern that generates record-shattering heat.

00:28Across the Southwest, California's Central Valley, the Mississippi Valley, and the Southeast.

00:35For millions of Americans already exhausted and stressed from this week's heat,

00:39another multi-day extreme event beginning next week offers almost no recovery window.

00:44No AA scientists say this second heat dome could persist.

00:48For three to five days at extreme levels.

00:51Make your plans now!

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