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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Guardian community team

Tell us: have you been affected by extreme weather in the US?

Marine One with US President Joe Biden flies over a hazy Chicago, Illinois, on June 28, 2023.
Marine One with US President Joe Biden flies over a hazy Chicago, Illinois, on June 28, 2023. Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

At least 80 million Americans have been placed under excessive heat alerts as heatwaves continue to grip the country.

Extreme heatwaves are continuing to spread across the country as meteorologists warn Americans to prepare for a hot and smoky summer. With hundreds of Canadian wildfires showing no signs of abating, smoke has drifted south into the US and affected multiple cities including Chicago and Detroit.

Air quality alerts were issued on Wednesday across north-east states including Maryland and Virginia, while Texas has been struggling with record-breaking triple-digit temperatures.

We would like to hear from people in the US about how they have been affected by recent extreme weather and smoke from Canadian wildfires.

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