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Blistering Heat Expected to Persist Into the Fourth of July
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A severe heat wave with triple-digit temperatures is expected to continue through the weekend across much of the central and eastern United States, with typical warm summer weather unlikely to return to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic until Monday.
- Approximately 180 million people were under extreme heat warnings or advisories early Friday, many having already endured several days of dangerous heat conditions.
- On Thursday, numerous cities broke or tied daily temperature records, including New York’s Kennedy International Airport reaching 102 degrees and Central Park hitting 100 degrees, matching a record from 1966.
- Other notable record temperatures included Trenton, New Jersey, at 101 degrees, surpassing its 1901 record, and Philadelphia tying its 1901 record at 103 degrees.
- The extreme heat poses significant health risks, prompting advisories to avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.
