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A major heat wave is pushing temperatures into the upper 90s and low 100s across the Southeast, with humidity driving heat indices as high as 115°F; the federal government has long advised setting thermostats to 78°F.
Published Aug 14, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
There has been a long-standing piece of advice from the federal government about setting your thermostat to 78 degrees.
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