Dangerous heat blankets much of the US as floods force evacuations in Midwest

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Published 2024-06-23
ABC News’ meteorologist Somara Theodore reports on the extreme heat impacting the nation from coast to coast. Plus, the catastrophic flooding in the heartland.

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All Comments (21)
  • Leave a water bowl in the shade for animals outside 🗿
  • @marciaoh7056
    The title made me think there was a recall on electric blankets. "DANGEROUS HEAT BLANKETS"
  • @bradendash
    I read ‘dangerous heat blanket’ and was confused because it’s summer 😂
  • @gonefishn5138
    Record breaking heat? 96 degree record high where I live in the northeast was set back in 1908. It still stands.
  • Went to grocery today, it was 93 degrees and air conditioning was out in the grocery Food Lion. Those poor workers, sweat was running out of my hair by time I got to my car with groceries and was feeling sick. Imagine how workers that work out side and those without air conditioning in homes, apartment or cars are suffering. Elders especially.
  • @D-FIANT415
    Everything is recorded breaking 🙄😴😴😴
  • That woman in the thumbnail looks like she's OVER IT ALL.
  • @PALMGREN71
    We love USA ❤but please take care of yourself first ❤
  • Every year we Texans live under a heat dome from June till October. It's NEVER referred to as an emergency for us. Never even gets reported.
  • Its become an annual flooding event....how about building a pipeline for all the excess water to our reservoirs in Phoenix !
  • I feel terribly sorry for all Animals in Iowa. Please God, bless and protect them all.
  • @kimweaver1252
    So the guy standing in the sun is complaining about the heat while wearing a black t shirt and cap. Brilliant!
  • @GrowHighO
    It is hotter than hell out... Why would you be using heat blankets?
  • @ashleyl.4152
    90’s in the Summer, that is not news. Summer is hot in most of the U.S.
  • @SamuelGemette
    Went to las vegas last year with 83 yesr old grandma it was 119 degrees
  • @SargentD4
    I was outside working in 106 degree weather. Got sunburned from being shirtless. Went out the next day and did it over again. I think I’ll work on my car in my driveway today 🤷‍♂️
  • Meanwhile here in Miami we have the same temps as usual for this time of the year
  • @stacynapier26
    I thought it was hot here in southeastern Kentucky but looking at these temps i feel blessed for our 86° and 91° temperatures. God bless and help these people dealing with the heat and those with flooding. Also the one's dealing with the aftermath of tornadoes. We're living in dangerous times.
  • Same as EVERY summer. It gets hot 🤦 Same places flood nothing new here. 🤷