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Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year

Forecasters said 97 million people face heat advisories as schools reopen, with dangerous conditions forcing sports cancellations and new safety measures.

  • A late summer heat wave is affecting much of the United States and is expected to continue for some time.
  • Heat advisories have been issued for about 97 million people from the central Plains to the Southeast.
  • Temperatures could reach 100°F , and combined with high humidity, it may feel as hot as 115°F in parts of the Southeast.
  • The heat wave coincides with the new school year, raising concerns about student comfort on buses, classrooms, and playgrounds.
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Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year

A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States in a sweaty headlock and won’t let go anytime soon.

·New York, United States
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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