As summer officially begins, a relentless heatwave is gripping the Midwest and East Coast, with temperatures expected to soar through at least Friday.
Nearly 66 million Americans are under heat alerts, with 150 million set to experience temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. About 9 million could face readings exceeding 100 degrees.
Heat warnings, watches, or advisories stretch from Iowa to Maine, impacting major cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York.
The Weather Prediction Center noted that the duration of this heatwave could be the longest in decades for some areas, driven by a strong heat dome pushing temperatures up to 25 degrees above normal. Find the source at yahoo
Records are anticipated in 200 cities across the Ohio Valley, lower Great Lakes, and Northeast. Phoenix, Arizona, already hit 112 degrees on Sunday, just shy of its 115-degree record.
In response, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management urged residents to seek air-conditioned spaces instead of relying on fans.
New York is ramping up its response, with Governor Kathy Hochul activating 50 National Guard members and opening over 500 cooling centers in New York City.
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Hochul warned, “This could be a deadly event. Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths,” underscoring the severity of the situation.
Schools are adjusting schedules to cope with the heat.
In Worcester, Massachusetts, the school year will end early, while schools in Buffalo and Rochester, New York, have implemented half-days for younger students.
Amidst the heat, some areas will also see heavy rain. The Dakotas and Minnesota face potential flash flooding and severe thunderstorms, while rain from the Gulf of Mexico may impact Texas and Louisiana through Wednesday.
This heatwave is a stark reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events due to climate change.