Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=XXEBitYkWJD Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Life-threatening heat dome puts 175 million under extreme heat alerts [F8oRPtID41M] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT The heat wave will put more than half of the population from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast under extreme heat alerts. It comes as dozens of large wildfires burn in the West. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: G3fg8aLt6Y5 sggkpmJxEEz Z9dAq9bhG01 1SXB6siDBnZ 0lIueO7Wu6g sCdhI5DD5EJ iLt8UklW9Q8
The heat wave will put more than half of the population from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast under extreme heat alerts. It comes as dozens of large wildfires burn in the West. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: G3fg8aLt6Y5 sggkpmJxEEz Z9dAq9bhG01 1SXB6siDBnZ 0lIueO7Wu6g sCdhI5DD5EJ iLt8UklW9Q8