# Texas boy struck by lightning while playing video games; plus, the next heat dome on the way for the Midwest and perhaps East again

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Podcast: [AccuWeather Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/accuweather-daily-691240)
Published: 2026-07-10T11:30:00+00:00
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A Texas boy struck by lighting while using his computer says he's lucky to be alive. Also, a new heat dome is set to expand across the central and eastern US, bringing dangerous heat, oppressive humidity and AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures of 105-115 degrees next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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