The year of extreme weather began with floods and ended with a drought, and set a new record high average annual temperature across the state.
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How rising global heat connects catastrophic floods on 4 continents
At this time of year, that flood potential amped up by global warming can become especially evident.
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Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
Under the proposal, employers would be required to identify heat hazards, develop emergency response plans related to heat illness, establish rest breaks and provide shade and water.
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Millions across U.S. prepare for more heat as floodwaters inundate Midwest
The National Weather Service warned of the potential for rare tornadoes in the Northeast later Sunday.
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Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to Maine
Even before noon on Wednesday, the heat index in Maine soared to 100 degrees in Portland and Waterville with 103 in Sanford and Fryeburg, according to News Center Maine meteorologist Jason Nappi.
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Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on crowd control and safety measures for those attending the annual 5-day pilgrimage, but the sheer number of participants makes ensuring their safety difficult.
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What’s a heat dome? Here’s why so much of the U.S. is broiling this week
The U.S. last year experienced the most heat waves since 1936, and excessive heat contributed to more than 2,300 U.S. deaths, the highest number in 45 years of records.
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New England grid operator says it’s prepared for peak electricity demands this summer
ISO-New England says it will have sufficient electricity to meet consumer demand, though an extreme heat wave could test the grid’s capacity.
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When red-hot isn’t enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous level.
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Severe heat, heavy storms hit New England; fallen tree kills camper in Vermont
Augusta set a record of 90 F on Thursday, and Concord, New Hampshire, reached 93 F, said Sarah Thunberg, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Maine.