Midwest & Northeast Brace for Dangerous Heat Wave: Record-breaking temperatures and oppressive heat are forecast to impact major cities this weekend, spreading from the Midwest to the Northeast next week. The National Weather Service warns of extreme heat watches and a significant risk of weather-related deaths
Dangerous Heat Wave Sweeping Midwest & Northeast This Weekend: Record Temperatures Expected
A dangerous heat wave, bringing the season's most oppressive heat, will scorch the Midwest and Northeast starting this weekend and lasting into next week. Triple-digit temperatures and record highs are likely across major cities including Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Washington D.C. Stay safe and prepare for extreme heat
Dangerous Heat Wave: Midwest & Northeast Face Oppressive Temperatures This Weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of the season's most oppressive heat, impacting the Midwest and Northeast this weekend and into next week. Triple-digit temperatures and record highs are likely, with extreme heat watches already in effect. Prepare for scorching conditions and take precautions to stay safe during this dangerous heat wave
Midwest & Northeast brace for dangerous heatwave: Triple-digit temperatures and extreme heat watches are in effect, bringing the season's most oppressive heat to major cities this weekend. Record highs are likely
Midwest & Northeast Heat Wave Warning: Dangerous Temperatures Hitting Major Cities This Weekend. Expect extreme heat in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Memphis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit by Saturday, spreading to Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Albany by Sunday. Boston, Hartford, and Concord will see the heat wave by Monday. Record highs and dangerous conditions are likely
Dangerous heat wave to engulf Midwest & Northeast by Sunday, impacting major cities including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Albany. Expect record-breaking temperatures and limited overnight cooling
By Monday: The heat wave will hit Boston, Hartford, Conn., and Concord, Mass.
Sunny skies, light winds and little overnight cooling will contribute to the heat wave and “significantly increase the danger” of extreme heat, the number one cause of weather-related deaths.
Although the hottest temperatures are expected during the weekend, there is a moderate risk extreme heat will persist into later next week for parts of the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic states and the Carolinas.
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Record temperatures. The NWS said several daily record highs and warm lows are likely this weekend into next week. Chicago and Detroit’s daily high temperature records are both 105, while the highest temperature ever observed in New York City is 106.
Much of South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas will feel the heat Friday and are expected to see high 90s and 100-degree temperatures. By Saturday, temperatures in the low 90s are forecast to reach Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. Cities with major or extreme heat risks over the weekend include Chicago, Omaha, Neb., Kansas City, Mo., Indianapolis and Louisville, Ky. Those heat risks are forecast for Detroit, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, N.Y., Washington D.C., Richmond, Va., New York City and Albany, N.Y.
2024 was the hottest year on record, with the average land and ocean surface temperatures reaching 2.32 degrees above the 20th-century average, according to NOAA. The World Meteorological Organization said in an outlook there is an 80% chance that at least one year between 2025 and 2029 will be warmer than 2024 as the planet continues to warm.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported an above-average temperature outlook for most of the U.S. in June. The Mid-Atlantic has a 40% to 50% chance to experience above average temperatures, while states in the northeast have a 50% to 60% chance of above normal temperatures, according to NOAA’s outlook. Extreme heat and humidity is a leading weather-related killer in the U.S., killing hundreds every year, according to the NWS, which notes the elderly, small children and people on medication are most exposed to heat related stresses. People living in areas with high heat are encouraged to reduce outdoor activities, drink water and spend time indoors.
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