Extreme heat tops American weather fears as dangerous heat spreads across the U.S., with drought, wildfires and wildfire smoke close behind

A survey of 1,007 Americans reveals that 70% fear extreme heat as their top weather concern, followed by wildfire smoke (60%), drought (59%), and wildfires (52%). However, only 54% feel personally prepared for weather emergencies and just 38% have emergency kits, highlighting a significant gap between awareness and preparedness as dangerous temperatures expand across the country.