Extreme heat warning affects 85 million Americans
The scorching summer heat is in full swing across the US and many will experience another bout of sweltering heat this weekend.
Forecast: The National Weather Service said Friday.
Who is affected: The extreme heat warning stretches from the East Coast to the Southwest, affecting more than 85 million Americans on Friday, the Weather Service said.
The extreme, “sweltering” heat is forecast to last through the weekend, from the desert southwest to the northeast, the weather service said.
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Southwest
The highest temperatures were in the Southwest, where the Las Vegas Weather Service warned it would significantly increase the likelihood of heat-related illnesses, especially for people who work or participate in events. outdoor activities. “
- In Las Vegas, Friday’s high temperature is predicted to be 113 degrees. Triple-digit temperatures are forecast throughout the weekend.
- In Phoenix, Residents have been warned of “dangerously hot conditions”, with temperatures as high as 115 degrees on Friday. Triple-digit temperatures are similarly forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
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Central America
The heat in Texas and the southern plains has been unforgivable this summer and there is “little sign of abating” in the forecast, Capital Gang weather reported.
- San Antonio, Austin and Houston all are enduring the highest temperatures on record, Capital Gang weather speak.
- In Kansas City, Saturday is predicted to be the worst day this weekend with 90s highs above and below 100 with a heat index around 103-107 degrees, Weather Service speak. The heat index is how hot the weather feels when humidity is included.
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Northeast
The heat wave will be the heaviest of the summer so far for many major cities along the upstream South China Sea, AccuWeather says. The enhanced weather pattern will also bring some of the highest daily temperatures and longest-lasting heatwaves that many places have endured in years.
- New York City will see a peak of 90 degrees for at least the next three days. This heat wave could be the longest in nearly a decade. AccuWeather says the last time New York City played against each other seven days in a row with a high of 90 or higher was July 14-20, 2013.
- Boston, Philadelphia and Washington DC, will also see several days of temperatures in the 90s.
- Areas from Virginia arrive Massachusetts in the Interstate 95 corridor there will be 90-degree days that could extend into next week, according to AccuWeather.
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Next week: Northwest heat wave
Early next week, a heatwave is also forecast to scorch the normally mild Pacific Northwest. Although peaks may drop to record levels in most locations during the upcoming heatwave in the Northwest, AccuWeather saysaverage temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees higher than normal for a period of five to seven days.
Contribution: Associated Press