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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
From Brooklyn to the Bronx: How long will the NYC heatwave last and who's most at risk?
A powerful heatwave continued to sweep across large parts of the United States on Sunday, bringing dangerously high temperatures to cities from the Midwest to the East Coast. By early morning, Chicago had already hit 26.6°C, and forecasters warned of heat indices as high as 40.5°C across the region. In Columbus, temperatures reached 25°C by 8:30 a.m., on track for a high of 36°C and a heat index of 40°C. Madison, Wisconsin recorded 38.3°C on Saturday. Minneapolis baked under a stifling heat index of 41.1°C. Sunday marked the second day of intense heat, and it's not cooling down anytime soon. NYC Heatwave: 'It's going to be very sweaty' Forecasters say this heatwave isn't just hot — it's wet and relentless. Stephanie Van Oppen of Fox Weather described the situation bluntly: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'It's the type of air that feels like you're walking through a swimming pool. It clings to you, it's very sweaty.' New York City is preparing for highs of 38.8°C on Tuesday, which may break records set 137 years ago. 'That's definitely dangerous for people to be out in for too long,' said Van Oppen. She added that feels-like temperatures could hit 40.5°C. Live Events NYC Primary election meets peak heat The heat is expected to hit New York just as voters head to the polls on Tuesday for the Democratic mayoral primary. Older voters, who make up a key voting bloc, may stay home. Andrew Cuomo holds 42% support among those aged 50 and above, according to a Siena College and AARP poll. Van Oppen advised voters to, 'Try to find a spot with shade as you wait to vote. I've seen a lot of people in the subway with personal fans, so that could be an option.' Governor Kathy Hochul issued an 'extreme heat' warning and called the current heatwave the 'number one cause of weather-related death.' 'I cannot emphasise this enough: extreme heat can be deadly,' Hochul said. 'The best way to stay safe is stay indoors, with air conditioning. This is not the time to start training for the marathon.' What's causing this heatwave in the US? According to Jonathan Erdman of 'A dangerous, widespread heat wave will bake the central and eastern U.S., bringing the hottest temperatures of the year and uncomfortably muggy air to the Midwest and Northeast.' The event started on June 20 in the Plains and has now spread across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and into the Ohio Valley, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, said: 'The magnitude and longevity of this heat wave will be a shock to the system.' In total, more than 200 million Americans are under heat alerts — one of the widest such events on record. Heat risk expands Eastwards New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. are all bracing for temperatures near or above 38°C by midweek. Boston could see highs approaching 37.7°C. The National Weather Service warned that overnight temperatures may not drop below 24°C in some places, denying any cooling respite. 'Triple-digit heat indices will be common through next week, with oppressive humidity,' the agency said. According to CBS meteorologist Nikki Nolan, the mid-Atlantic and Northeast will remain in the grip of this system well into next week. Forecast maps show temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal in affected areas. What counts as a heatwave and why it matters The National Weather Service defines a heatwave as two or more days of unusually hot weather across a broad region. These events are especially dangerous when combined with high humidity and limited overnight cooling. Vulnerable groups, such as children, elderly people, and those without access to cooling systems, face the highest risk. The CDC warns of symptoms like heavy sweating, cramps, nausea, dizziness, and headaches. If symptoms don't improve with rest and hydration, medical attention should be sought. US Heatwave: How to stay safe and help others The advice is simple, but crucial: stay inside during peak heat hours. Drink water regularly. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. If you don't have air conditioning, visit a public cooling centre. Malls and libraries across cities are now open to those needing relief. Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Block out sun using curtains or reflectors. Take cold showers. Don't cook using stoves or ovens, which increase indoor heat. Parents should keep children indoors during midday hours and ensure babies are in light clothing and well-hydrated. Check on elderly neighbours. And never leave pets in closed vehicles. Walk them only during early morning or late evening when pavements are cooler. With energy usage soaring, authorities are monitoring for potential blackouts and power grid strain. Wildfires, sudden storms, and heat-related illness add to the complexity of the crisis. Cities are deploying emergency services and setting up temporary shelters for those at risk. From Nebraska to New Jersey, the message is clear: this is not just a warm spell — it's a serious threat.
Economic Times
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
From Brooklyn to the Bronx: How long will the NYC heatwave last and who's most at risk?
US Heatwave News: A rare and dangerous heatwave is sweeping across the United States, pushing temperatures into the triple digits across major cities from the Midwest to the East Coast. Over 200 million Americans are under heat alerts, with no sign of relief in the coming days. As temperatures soar to record-breaking levels, public health officials are urging people to take protective measures. This guide outlines key updates, city-by-city forecasts, and crucial advice to stay safe through what could be the hottest week of the year so far. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads NYC Heatwave: 'It's going to be very sweaty' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads NYC Primary election meets peak heat What's causing this heatwave in the US? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Heat risk expands Eastwards What counts as a heatwave and why it matters US Heatwave: How to stay safe and help others A powerful heatwave continued to sweep across large parts of the United States on Sunday, bringing dangerously high temperatures to cities from the Midwest to the East Coast. By early morning, Chicago had already hit 26.6°C, and forecasters warned of heat indices as high as 40.5°C across the region. In Columbus, temperatures reached 25°C by 8:30 a.m., on track for a high of 36°C and a heat index of 40° Wisconsin recorded 38.3°C on Saturday. Minneapolis baked under a stifling heat index of 41.1°C. Sunday marked the second day of intense heat, and it's not cooling down anytime say this heatwave isn't just hot — it's wet and relentless. Stephanie Van Oppen of Fox Weather described the situation bluntly:'It's the type of air that feels like you're walking through a swimming pool. It clings to you, it's very sweaty.'New York City is preparing for highs of 38.8°C on Tuesday, which may break records set 137 years ago. 'That's definitely dangerous for people to be out in for too long,' said Van Oppen. She added that feels-like temperatures could hit 40.5° heat is expected to hit New York just as voters head to the polls on Tuesday for the Democratic mayoral primary. Older voters, who make up a key voting bloc, may stay home. Andrew Cuomo holds 42% support among those aged 50 and above, according to a Siena College and AARP Oppen advised voters to, 'Try to find a spot with shade as you wait to vote. I've seen a lot of people in the subway with personal fans, so that could be an option.'Governor Kathy Hochul issued an 'extreme heat' warning and called the current heatwave the 'number one cause of weather-related death.''I cannot emphasise this enough: extreme heat can be deadly,' Hochul said. 'The best way to stay safe is stay indoors, with air conditioning. This is not the time to start training for the marathon.'According to Jonathan Erdman of 'A dangerous, widespread heat wave will bake the central and eastern U.S., bringing the hottest temperatures of the year and uncomfortably muggy air to the Midwest and Northeast.'The event started on June 20 in the Plains and has now spread across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and into the Ohio Valley, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, said:'The magnitude and longevity of this heat wave will be a shock to the system.'In total, more than 200 million Americans are under heat alerts — one of the widest such events on York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. are all bracing for temperatures near or above 38°C by midweek. Boston could see highs approaching 37.7°C. The National Weather Service warned that overnight temperatures may not drop below 24°C in some places, denying any cooling respite.'Triple-digit heat indices will be common through next week, with oppressive humidity,' the agency to CBS meteorologist Nikki Nolan, the mid-Atlantic and Northeast will remain in the grip of this system well into next week. Forecast maps show temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal in affected National Weather Service defines a heatwave as two or more days of unusually hot weather across a broad region. These events are especially dangerous when combined with high humidity and limited overnight cooling. Vulnerable groups, such as children, elderly people, and those without access to cooling systems, face the highest CDC warns of symptoms like heavy sweating, cramps, nausea, dizziness, and headaches. If symptoms don't improve with rest and hydration, medical attention should be advice is simple, but crucial: stay inside during peak heat hours. Drink water regularly. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. If you don't have air conditioning, visit a public cooling centre. Malls and libraries across cities are now open to those needing light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Block out sun using curtains or reflectors. Take cold showers. Don't cook using stoves or ovens, which increase indoor should keep children indoors during midday hours and ensure babies are in light clothing and well-hydrated. Check on elderly neighbours. And never leave pets in closed vehicles. Walk them only during early morning or late evening when pavements are energy usage soaring, authorities are monitoring for potential blackouts and power grid strain. Wildfires, sudden storms, and heat-related illness add to the complexity of the crisis. Cities are deploying emergency services and setting up temporary shelters for those at Nebraska to New Jersey, the message is clear: this is not just a warm spell — it's a serious threat.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Record-breaking heatwave to scorch New York this week, temperatures could hit 39°C
New York City is set to experience a punishing heatwave next week, with forecasters warning of extreme humidity and scorching temperatures that could break 137-year-old records. The heat is expected to peak on Tuesday at 102°F (39°C), following a 100°F high on Monday, far surpassing the previous record of 96°F for both days, set in 1888. Governor Kathy Hochul issued an 'extreme heat' warning Friday for much of New York.(Pexel) 'Unfortunately, it's going to be very humid along with the heat,' said Fox Weather Meteorologist Stephanie Van Oppen. 'It's the type of air that feels like you're walking through a swimming pool. It clings to you, it's very sweaty.' The dew point is expected to climb into the high 60s or 70s, pushing the "feels-like" temperature up to a stifling 105°F. Van Oppen cautioned, 'That's definitely dangerous for people to be out in for too long… Next week's going to be a hot one.' Also read: Canadian rapper slammed for dressing up as Maa Kali in explicit video: 'Stop appropriating Hindu culture' Governor Kathy Hochul issued an 'extreme heat' warning Friday for much of New York State, calling heat the 'number one cause of weather-related death' and urging residents to prepare accordingly. Social media is buzzing with reactions to the intense heatwave, with many users describing it as 'unbearable." Take a look at the posts: A user wrote, 'A heatwave? All this rain and then NY gets hit with a heatwave? Just end me.' Another wrote, 'The amount of people who think dry heat is better than humidity is crazy. We are in an oven! Some nights it doesn't even cool off and by 5am it's 80! Yea there may be only 10% humidity between 40-60% humidity is actually good for the body' Another noted, 'You don't realise the houses here are designed to keep heat in and I've lived in the Middle East, so I know what heat is' One added, 'Ahhh the last two days were brutal for me…it's not even july I'm glad we can look forward to lower temps and I can show some effort in the gym again' Also read: Noida man dies in cab accident, family claims driver fell asleep at wheel Another added, 'No way you guys don't have AC and live in old fashioned homes designed to trap heat too? Mexico is just like the UK then!'
New York Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Heatwave to roast NYC with record-setting temps up to 102 degrees
It's gonna be juicy in the Big Apple! A 'very sweaty' heatwave is expected to shatter records next week with scorching temperatures soaring to a swampy high of 102 degrees, forecasters said Friday. 'Unfortunately, it's going to be very humid along with the heat,' Fox Weather Meteorologist Stephanie Van Oppen said. 'It's the type of air that feels like you're walking through a swimming pool. It clings to you, it's very sweaty.' Advertisement The mercury will soar to a high of 100 degrees on Monday and 102 degrees Tuesday, with a dew point in the high 60s or even 70s on both days — potentially breaking two 137-year-old records for the city's hottest ever June 23 and June 24, Van Oppen said. The previous heat records for both of those dates were set at 96 degrees in Central Park in 1888. 3 Temperatures are expected to soar to a high of 102 degrees on Tuesday. FOX Weather Advertisement 'That's definitely dangerous for people to be out in for too long,' she said, adding feels-like temperatures could reach 105 degrees. 'Next week's going to be a hot one.' The sweltering heat could affect turnout for the Democratic mayoral primary election Tuesday, especially among older voters, many of whom lean toward supporting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo earned 42% of first-choice votes among people 50 and older in a recent poll by New York-Siena College and the American Association of Retired Persons. 3 New Yorkers cool off in extreme heat. Getty Images Advertisement New Yorkers headed to the polls in the heat should dress in light, loose-fitting clothing, carry water and search for shade, Van Oppen said. 'Try to find a spot with shade as you wait to vote,' she said. 'I've seen a lot of people in the subway with personal fans, so that could be an option.' 3 Shirtless New Yorker cools off during heat wave. Michael Nagle Advertisement Gov. Kathy Hochul, meanwhile, issued an 'extreme heat' warning Friday for much of the state, calling it the 'number one cause of weather-related death' and encouraging New Yorkers to prepare. Temperatures over the weekend are forecast to be slightly cooler with a partly sunny high of 88 degrees on Saturday and 97 degrees on Sunday.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Fox Weather Taps Sponsors to Help Keep Viewers After Storms Pass
Fox Weather executives know the outlet's audience will tune in when severe conditions hit their region. Now they are working on ways to get them to stick around when conditions are calm. On Wednesday, the broadband outlet will feature a 'Beach House' scene sponsored by lifestyle fashion outlet Tommy Bahama, which is known for its summer clothes and beachwear. Viewers will get to see the retailer's flagship New York store. 'We are continuing to do the show we would have done in the studio,' says Jason Hermes, vice president of marketing and client partnership sales, during a recent interview. 'But we are doing it from a backdrop' that will put viewers in mind of kicking off the summer. More from Variety Martin Scorsese's 'The Saints' Gets Second Season at Fox Nation Let Us Pray: Fox News Opens Interactive Cathedral to Boost Martin Scorsese's 'Saints' Fox Nation Aims to Make Name in Faith-Based Programming With 'God. Family. Football.' This isn't Fox Weather's first foray into weaving advertisers into its programming. Earlier in the year, the outlet tapped outdoors retailer Eddie Bauer to sponsor 'Ski House' settings, and Hermes says there is an effort to focus on football tailgates in the fall that could use a central sponsor. At Fox Weather, part of Fox News Media, the new sponsored segments are seen as something that can keep viewers coming even when news isn't in breaking mode, which may contain worrisome images of severe weather. 'A lot of brands are very skeptical running commercials around news and not being able to control what's going on' says Hermes. 'But there are things we can control that are still editorially driven.' Fox Weather has placed new emphasis in recent months on retaining viewers who first visit due to breaking news, says Sharri Berg, president of the media outlet. The outlet keeps correspondents on the ground in areas affected by weather after winds and rains have stopped, she says, so they can tell the story of how communities rebuild. 'That's been a big differentiator for us,' she notes. 'We don't parachute in and leave.' Fox Weather launched in 2021, a bid to capture the interest of viewers as extreme weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes and heat spikes are projected to become more common. There are plenty of weather-news options for consumers, who have long been familiar with Allen Media's Weather Channel. Fox, however, built Fox Weather with modern media users in mind; the service is available on outlets ranging from YouTube TV to Amazon Fire, as well as a mobile app. At times, Fox Weather is simulcast on Fox-owned TV stations and even Fox Business and Fox News. Neither Tommy Bahama or Eddie Bauer is the biggest of video advertisers, but the four-year-old Fox Weather captured the interest of marketing executives by offering to align their messages with seasonal events to help drive sales. Media outlets that have yet to reach full maturity often have the capacity to test things for sponsors that more established venues would not. In 2005, for example, a cable network once known as VH1 Classic hooked consumer-products giant Procter & Gamble by letting it run both vintage and modern adds for its Pepto-Bismol during a program that featured both old and current videos from pop musicians. The network, then owned by Viacom, let kosher foods manufacturer Manischewitz sponsor a Passover-themed program that featured Jewish rock stars sitting around a Passover Seder table. The early days of a media outlet can often be the ones when longstanding advertising alliances are formed. Marketers who get in early with nascent media properties can often win favorable rates or hard-to-secure integrations, and a relationship built in the first years of existence can develop into something bigger as time marches on. Fox Weather's Hermes says he had a long list of potential clients to call for the Summer House concept. Tommy Bahama was the first. By the time he had finished making an initial outreach to one of the company's marketing executives, he says, he knew he wouldn't have to call anyone else. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
