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The Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the U.S., but it still needs approval from the full House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a heat dome expands from the Plains to the Northeast into midweek, residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets against the uncomfortable and dangerous conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlantic hurricane activity is expected to remain limited through late July, but the Gulf Coast isn’t off the hook; meanwhile, the eastern Pacific is gearing up for a burst of tropical storms and possible hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Texas boy struck by lighting while using his computer says he's lucky to be alive. Also, a new heat dome is set to expand across the central and eastern US, bringing dangerous heat, oppressive humidity and AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures of 105-115 degrees next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The planet’s oceans are at unprecedented temperatures for this time of year, breaking the June temperature record, according to new data, with alarming implications for global weather and marine life. Also, Neil the Seal, the beloved 2,200-pound southern elephant seal , returned for molting season as officials remind people to keep a safe distance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tornadoes are extremely rare in Alaska, with only 11 documented since 1950. Also, a new heat dome is building in the United States this week. This time it will focus on the West first, then shift toward the Midwest. Storms associated with the North American monsoon will follow the heat in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While activity has ramped up in the Pacific Ocean over the last month, the Atlantic activity levels have been on the quieter side. Find out what factors could lead to an uptick in activity as the month goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An uptick in heat through midmonth will be followed by humidity as the monsoon kicks in later in July, keeping the risk for wildfires high. A high wildfire risk exists for much of the Southwest through this weekend and a very high risk for southeast Utah and southwest Colorado, where the largest wildfires are burning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The same heat dome driving dangerous temperatures will also steer severe thunderstorms into parts of the United States before and during the Independence Day weekend. Also, a sunrise view in Yellowstone National Park showed snow still clinging to the mountains even as much of the U.S. swelters in summer heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As dangerous heat builds, AccuWeather’s HeatWave Severity Index shows how duration and intensity can raise the risk of heat-related illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices