Summary
A heatwave is affecting about half of the United States, with weather officials advising millions of people to stay indoors. The heat is impacting areas like the mid-west, south-east, and north-east, causing cities like New York to set up cooling centers and extend swimming pool hours to help residents stay cool.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service reported 168 million Americans are under heat advisories.
- The heat affects regions including the mid-west, south-east, and parts of the north-east U.S.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul advised people to help vulnerable neighbors, as heat is a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the state.
- NYC Emergency Management warns that the extreme heat can be dangerous and life-threatening.
- There was a power outage affecting subway lines in New York City, possibly due to the heat.
- LaGuardia Airport in New York reported a temperature of 100F, a new record for the location.
- Tampa, Florida, reached 100F, setting a new record compared to the previous 99F in 2020.
- Cooling centers and extended swimming pool hours have been set up in New York to help residents cope with the heat.
