What to expect as dangerous heat wave hits Midwest, Northeast
Summary
A dangerous heat wave is affecting the Midwest and Northeast of the United States this week, with temperatures feeling above 100 degrees in many cities. The heat is expected to last several days and has led Chicago to open cooling centers and move school programs indoors to help residents stay safe.Key Facts
- The Midwest is experiencing heat indexes near 105 degrees, starting with cities like Minneapolis and Chicago.
- Other cities like Indianapolis and Green Bay are also expected to feel temperatures above 100 degrees.
- Overnight temperatures will remain high, especially in cities, making the heat more dangerous.
- Chicago opened cooling centers at community locations and moved summer school programs indoors from Monday through Wednesday.
- The heat wave will move east by Wednesday, affecting cities like Detroit and Washington, D.C., with similar extreme heat.
- The heat index could reach around 105 degrees in the Northeast by Thursday.
- Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the U.S., with over 13,000 deaths caused by heat since 2018.
- High humidity combined with heat makes the temperatures feel even hotter along the Interstate 95 corridor.
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