What are heat domes and how do they happen?

Canada May 30, 2026 04:02 AM

Hot sunny weather is great, but is it possible to get too much of it? CBC Kids News contributor Jonnakae Hoskins explains why heat domes happen and what you can do to keep your cool when the big heat sticks around.

What are heat domes and how do they happen?

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