Heat Dome Drives Extreme Temperatures and Pushes Wildfire Smoke into the Northeast

A heat dome has settled over large parts of the United States. The dome is driving unusually high temperatures across the region. Temperatures have risen sharply, creating miserable heat conditions. The same high-pressure system is also steering smoke from western wildfires eastward. Smoke from the fires is now spreading across the Northeast. Residents are seeing hazy skies and experiencing poorer air quality. Health officials warn that the combined heat and smoke pose respiratory risks. Authorities recommend staying indoors and monitoring air‑quality alerts.