Dangerous Heat Wave Exposes Lack of Preparedness in Southeast U.S.

Across the Southeast United States, an unprecedented heat wave is inflicting dangerous conditions that not only shatter previous records but also expose a critical failure of government readiness to protect its citizens. With Tampa International Airport soaring to a blistering 100 degrees Fahrenheit—breaking the previous June record set just three years ago—the question must be asked: how long will Washington continue to overlook the escalating threats posed by extreme weather events?Is Our Nation Prepared to Face Growing Climate Extremes?The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings stretching from Georgia through northern Florida and into major metro areas like Tampa...