 Over half of the is experiencing drought conditions, according to a report released Thursday by the . The report, addressing the period through this coming September, predicted many states will see these conditions persist, or worsen. National Weather Service graphic showing drought outlook for most of the continental United States Only days ago, over one million residences in the greater area were without air-conditioning following a rash of storms and high winds. Reports indicate that temperatures reached at least 100 degrees (about 38) during that period. Overall, 18 deaths were attributed to those conditions which extended to several states. Two brothers, ages 3 and 5 died after playing outside, according to one report. When asked about weather conditions, a woman told Wikinews, "This heat has been dreadful. I can hardly stand to be outside for more than 10 minutes."
450px|National Weather Service graphic showing drought outlook for most of the continental United States Over half of the is experiencing drought conditions, according to a report released Thursday by the . The report, addressing the period through this coming September, predicted many states will see these conditions persist, or worsen. Only days ago, over one million residences in the greater area were without air-conditioning following a rash of storms and high winds. Reports indicate that temperatures reached at least 100 degrees (about 38) during that period. Overall, 18 deaths were attributed to those conditions which extended to several states. Two brothers, ages 3 and 5 died after playing outside, according to one report. When asked about weather conditions, a woman told Wikinews, "This heat has been dreadful. I can hardly stand to be outside for more than 10 minutes."
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450px|National Weather Service graphic showing drought outlook for most of the continental United States
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National Weather Service graphic showing drought outlook for most of the continental United States