It Was Hotter in Boston, NYC than Orlando Today
- On June 22, 2025, a rare, level 4 extreme heat risk affected the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Northeast, including New York City and Boston.
- This heat wave, occurring after a cooler and wetter June, is caused by a stable high-pressure system that is trapping warm air over the eastern United States.
- Temperatures reached triple digits with heat index values near 107 degrees, causing poor air quality alerts and prompting officials to activate protocols and warnings.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams cautioned that the intense heat poses serious risks beyond mere discomfort, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and making use of cooling centers to stay safe.
- Officials urged voters to participate in early voting before New York's June 24 primary and highlighted efforts to safeguard vulnerable groups as extreme heat continues to be the leading cause of fatalities linked to weather in the U.S.
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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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