Millions without power as storms pound U.S. following record-setting heat

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The severe thunderstorms moving across the Midwest are fueled by the high temperatures, bringing with them lightning and wind gusts as strong as 80 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The massive systems left one in three Americans baking in scorching heat, has threatened lives and caused misery for those not fortunate enough to find a splash of cool water or air conditioning.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/30/us/extreme-heat/index.html