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Air Quality Alert issued Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 15:18 EDT by NWS State College PA

What is a heat dome? This warm-weather phenomenon is why the air feels so hot

July 14, 2026 at 10:31 EDTWNEP

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A heat dome acts like a lid on a pot, trapping hot air underneath and preventing rain from cooling down an area.