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Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 6 min read
By Andrew Freedman, CNN
(CNN) — Temperatures are skyrocketing for the third straight day across the Eastern US, with officials in cities from Boston to Washington, DC trying to keep residents cool amid outdoor July 4th celebrations. Dozens of daily records are being set as the combination of he...
Key takeaway “The problem with temperature alone is that there’s other factors that can cause heat stress,” said Andrew Grundstein, a researcher at the University of Georgia who specializes in climate and health.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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(CNN) — Temperatures are skyrocketing for the third straight day across the Eastern US, with officials in cities from Boston to Washington, DC trying to keep residents cool amid outdoor July 4th celebrations. Dozens of daily records are being set as the combination of he...
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