Heat advisory in US: New York, Philadelphia, Chicago likely to hit with 100 degrees, extreme warnings issued
The
National Weather Service
(NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings in Arizona and Nevada, prompting health officials to alert parents of the heightened risk of heat-related illnesses among children. While the heat in the two western states is particularly high, a number of other states have heat advisories in place, and parents were warned about the welfare of their children in Texas as well.
The eastern and western parts of the US saw cool start to meteorological summer but now the temperatures are expected to swing in the opposite direction shortly after astronomical summer arrives.
According to
Fox Forecast Center
, sweltering heat is expected in major cities from Chicago to Detroit to the major urban centers along the Interstate 95 corridor on the East Coast.
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Heat advisory for US
The heat wave will be from Sunday to Thursday, the report said, adding that millions of Americans will experience temperatures ranging anywhere from a few degrees above average to 20 degrees above average.
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What remains a cause of concern that temperature at relatively few locations may actually cross the 100-degree mark. But the combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels will make it feel significantly hotter.
Heat indices, which measure how the temperature feels to the human body when factoring in humidity, are forecast to soar well into the triple digits in many areas.
Among the areas expected to be affected are Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City and Washington. New York City has hit 100 degrees in June only three times, whereas Philadelphia has reached that mark nearly a dozen times, most recently in the mid-1990s.
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Heat advisories were been issued in Alaska on June 17, as temperatures were again forecast to soar into the upper 80s in many locations across the huge state. "Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses," the National Weather Service warned. The current heat wave is the first time in recorded history that heat advisories have been issued in Alaska, following the transition from a previous advisory system, according to officials.
Arizona continues to face the most widespread and long-lasting heat warnings. Temperatures from the Grand Canyon down to Phoenix and Tucson are expected to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit, with areas like the Phoenix metro projected to hit highs of 116. These dangerously hot conditions are likely to persist through at least Friday. Similarly high temperatures are expected in Nevada, between 110 and115 degrees, until Thursday evening.
What are the precautions you should take?
The National Weather Service is expected to issue a range of heat-related alerts in the coming days. The alerts are intended to warn residents about the dangers of prolonged exposure to high heat, which can lead to serious health impacts such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke and dehydration.
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Heat waves pose a particularly high risk to vulnerable populations, which include children, the elderly, outdoor workers and those without access to air conditioning.
The NWS warned that the "dangerously hot conditions" will put most individuals at risk of developing "heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure."
The agency also warned parents about the welfare of young children and pets, telling them not to leave either in an unattended vehicle, as car interiors "will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."
According to the NWS Phoenix office: "Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke."
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In Maricopa County, the NWS urged residents to call 211 for information on local cooling centers, transportation, and access to water. Public cooling shelters are being made available throughout the region.
The heat warning covers much of Arizona, including areas such as Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu, Fort Mohave, the Northwest Deserts, Death Valley National Park, the Western and Eastern Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County, the Upper Colorado River Valley, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, and the Las Vegas Valley.
Additionally, heat advisories have been issued in Utah, New Jersey, Texas, New Mexico, and California, where there is a 'moderate' risk of heat-related illness. Most advisories are expected to remain in effect through Wednesday evening, though high temperatures may persist in New Jersey and Utah through Thursday.
In Texas, parents were also told "do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very quickly reach lethal temperatures."
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"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room as much as possible, and stay out of the sun. Check in with relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke," the NWS said.
It added: "To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911."
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