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Deadly Heat Wave Takes 24 Lives in the U.S.
Posted On 22 Jul 2011
The level of air quality was raised to “red” by the authorities, which means that staying outdoors is dangerous, even more for the elderly, heart patients, children and people with breathing problems.
The U.S. National Weather Service now expanded alerts to 30 states because of the high temperatures in central and east areas, according to local media, the heat wave has killed at least 24 people.
Today will be the hottest day in several East Coast states, according to the Weather Service, it added that if high temperatures are added to the high level of moisture in the air, the wind chill could come in the next few hours at 46 and lower degrees to 33 degrees on Sunday.
Source: EFE