Heat wave forecast: Dangerous temps to continue into July 4 holiday
Summary
A dangerous heat wave is affecting more than 24 states across the Midwest, South, and East Coast of the United States. Temperatures with humidity will reach over 100 degrees in several major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with minimal overnight relief making the heat more dangerous.Key Facts
- The heat wave began in the Midwest on Monday and is spreading eastward.
- On July 2, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. will feel like 111 degrees; New York City may reach 110 degrees.
- Cities including Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, and Memphis will experience heat indexes over 100 degrees.
- New York City has opened hundreds of cooling centers and activated a heat emergency plan.
- Minimal cooling is expected overnight, increasing health risks.
- The heat wave will continue into the July 4 holiday, with temperatures slightly lower but still over 100 degrees in the Northeast.
- By Sunday and Monday, the Southeast will face the strongest heat, with Raleigh feeling like 107 degrees and Savannah like 105 degrees.
- Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the U.S., with at least 13,000 deaths since 2018.
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