From the Pacific Northwest to the southern Great Plains, more than 85 million Americans are under excessive heat warnings
Temperature Records Expected to Fall as More Than 85 Million Americans Swelter Under Heat Advisories
From the Pacific Northwest to the southern Great Plains to the heavily populated Interstate 95 corridor, more than 85 million Americans were under excessive heat warnings or heat advisories issued by the National Weather Service. The agency warned of “extremely oppressive” conditions from Washington to Boston.
At least two heat-related deaths have been reported in the Northeast, with officials warning of the potential for more. Water rains down on children during the Geneva Water Battle, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Memorial Field in Geneva, Ohio.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency through Monday and kept a dozen cooling centers open.
Many homes in the often-rainy region lack air conditioning, and authorities cautioned that indoor heat is likely to build through the week, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, something emergency medical officials in Boston also warned of. His friend, Kamel Mahiout, 35, agreed as he stood in a cooling breeze: “It’s crazy in New York City.”
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