Anomalous W hem-Indian Ocean convection in July & Aug often leads to an E US "death ridge". The fact that this is associated w/ a standing wave & being superimposed onto AGW will make this heat much worse.

Very* prolonged & intense stretch of heat incoming east of the Rockies
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— Eric Webb (@webberweather) July 10, 2020