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Extreme heat hits US Northeast ahead of Fourth of July
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Extreme heat warnings were issued for New York, Boston, and Philadelphia ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, with temperatures forecasted to reach the high 90s to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, compounded by high humidity.
- A heat dome is causing dangerously high temperatures and humidity across the Midwest and East Coast, raising concerns about heat-related illnesses, especially in urban areas where concrete and steel trap heat.
- New York City is deploying over 200 teams to assist the homeless and opening numerous cooling centers, while other initiatives include dog-friendly cooling spots and water distribution for children in Washington, D.C.
- Experts warn that residents in the Northeast are less acclimated to extreme heat, increasing risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and climate scientists link the rising heat intensity and duration to climate change.
- Workers in the Midwest face hazardous conditions with attic temperatures reaching 145 degrees, highlighting the widespread impact of the heat wave across different regions.
