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It Was Hotter in Boston, NYC than Orlando Today
NEW YORK CITY AND THE TRI-STATE AREA, JUN 21 – Temperatures near or above 100°F with high humidity create dangerous conditions, prompting activation of cooling centers and warnings for vulnerable groups, officials said.
- This weekend, New York City and the Tri-State area will have an Extreme Heat Warning starting at noon, forecasters warn of triple-digit heat and poor air quality.
- A ridge of high pressure pools hot air across the eastern United States, creating a heat dome as several meteorologists told The Associated Press, noting early summer arrival and 15 to 20 degrees above normal readings.
- Record highs spiked in nearly 40 cities, forecasts show temps near 100°F Monday and Tuesday, and the warning means heat indexes reaching 105°F.
- Officials urge seniors, kids, pet owners and people with medical conditions to avoid midday sun, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul advises staying indoors and voting early, and cooling centers offer air-conditioned respite.
- WLWT's weather team forecasts sustained 90s next week, extreme heat may persist into Wednesday with rain and cooler temps Thursday into Friday, and a level 4 risk stays through Thursday across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
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NWS: Heat Wave Continues for East Coast, Mid-Atlantic, and Ohio Valley
New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities and towns across the northeast saw temperatures break 100 degrees on June 24 as a heat wave continues to impact the region throughout the last few days following the Summer Solstice. New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport recorded that triple-digit temperature for the first time since 2013, Philadelphia, and Boston recorded the same shortly afterward. And 100-degree temperatures were even felt in…
Dangerous Heat Grips New York: How To Stay Safe - Videos from The Weather Channel
Temperatures are forecast to reach 100 degrees in New York City on Tuesday, with heat indices making it feel even hotter. With the worst day of the heat wave looming over the Northeast, it is important that you pay attention to your body and find ways to cool down. Reporting live from Central Park, Felicia Combs shares some important tips for staying safe as the heat dome persists. - Videos from The Weather Channel
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