During the workweek, temperatures will soar to levels not seen in some years due to a major ridge of high pressure that is predicted to form over the Ohio Valley and Northeast.
Temperatures during the heat wave are predicted to reach dangerously high levels—up to 20 degrees above usual mid-June temperatures.
As summer’s full effects are felt throughout the region, temperatures in some communities could even approach 100 degrees.
There will be a drop in hundreds of daily records from the Mississippi Valley to New England, and some all-time records may even be surpassed.
It could even get close to 100 degrees in some big cities along the Interstate 95 corridor if temperatures turn out to be warmer than predicted.
Since July 18, 2012, during one of the greatest heat waves in contemporary history, the Big Apple has not recorded a temperature of 100 degrees.
It is not anticipated that the heat would much lessen over night, with lows barely falling into the 70s after sunset.
As buildings struggle to cool down, warm nighttime temperatures can increase heat stress on the body and increase demand for air conditioning, which raises electricity expenditures.
Heat levels that be potentially fatal
Communities are rated at a Level 3 or 4 out of 4 for impacts on the National Weather Service’s HeatRisk map, which includes numerous sites where daily records could be broken or where there is a lot of pavement.
The duration of the extremely high temperatures, the unusual nature of the heat, and any possible health effects are all taken into account when determining the HeatRisk hazard level.
Heat affects people who are dehydrated or do not have access to air conditioning when it reaches a code red (Level 3) level.
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Extreme heat that is uncommon or lasts a long time is indicated by the magenta (Level 4) color. An increase in individuals suffering from ailments linked to heat can have an effect on health systems.
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most prevalent ailments caused by heated weather, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health professionals caution that heatstroke can happen when the body’s internal temperature increases too quickly for it to cool down. Heatstroke is most common in older persons and small children and can lead to major health issues.
