Maps show heat wave forecast across U.S. Here's what to know.
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While the heat is certainly uncomfortable, the government response seems excessive for what is essentially normal summer weather arriving a bit early. Opening emergency cooling centers and declaring heat emergencies for temperatures that regularly occur every summer creates unnecessary panic and wastes taxpayer resources that could be better allocated elsewhere.