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13 US states record heat coming, others threatened by floods and tornadoes

Thirteen states in the southern US - from Texas to Kentucky - are under threat of extreme heat. In some areas, the heat index (a measure of how temperatures affect a person's body, taking into account not only air temperature but also humidity) is expected to rise to 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius).

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This week has already become very hot in places like Laredo, Texas, where a temperature record of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) was set on Monday; and in Galveston (Texas) a record was set for the highest night temperature - 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius), writes ABC News.

Meanwhile, hot weather warnings have been issued in the southwestern United States and California in areas such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Sacramento, where air temperatures are projected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).

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Meanwhile, the Midwest suffers from heavy rains and storms.

St. Louis recorded 2,68 inches (6,8 cm) of rainfall in one day, a record for the city. Because of this, a number of streets and neighborhoods of the city were flooded, and the homes of some residents were damaged.

As of Tuesday morning, severe storms continue in the Midwest, which can lead to devastating winds and flash floods.

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In the afternoon of August 13, a serious storm threat will drift from the Midwest to areas of the Central Atlantic and the Tennessee River Valley; warnings of potential flash floods and tornadoes have already been issued in these regions.

Precipitation warnings have been issued for eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and parts of New Jersey, with rainfall of up to 3 inches (8 cm) in just a few hours on Tuesday.

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