New Heat Warnings In Place

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The National Weather Service has a new way of forecasting prolonged heat waves.The “mean heat index” can predict hot spells as much as a week in advance.People who look after the elderly say the new index will help them plan ways to avoid weather related illnesses.Patty Murray reports.

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