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Heat wave spawns deadly severe thunderstorms
Posted by Climate Change: Andrew Freedman on June 30th, 2012
Climate Change: An intense heat wave broke records in more than a dozen states on Friday, and spawned one of the most damaging severe thunderstorm events seen in years. At least 3 million Americans, mainly in areas from Indiana Southeast to Virginia, were facing the prospect of another day of triple-digit heat heat without the benefit of air conditioning on Saturday, after the storms knocked out power. The severe weather also killed at least 12 people, including two young boys who were killed by a falling tree as...