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Midwest and Southern US Face Continued Heat, Europe Battles Wildfires
Millions across the Midwest and Southern United States prepare for another day of high temperatures and potential severe weather. Simultaneously, wildfires in Europe have forced thousands of residents to leave their homes.
08/21/2026 · North Carolina edition
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Why it matters locally: North Carolina is situated within the Southern United States and is currently experiencing the prolonged high temperatures mentioned in the national report.
Millions of residents in the Midwest and parts of the Southern United States are experiencing continued high temperatures. Other areas of the country are preparing for severe storms. Separately, wildfires in Europe have prompted thousands of individuals to evacuate their residences. NBC News correspondent Maggie Vespa provided reporting on these conditions. TODAY meteorologist Al Roker tracked the weather forecast.Related Topics
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