The country’s first significant scorching heat of the year triggered health warnings as it arrived over the weekend. Dangerously high temperatures are forecast through Wednesday in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston.
“It’s going to be brutal and dangerous if you do not treat it with the understanding that we want you to,“ he added.
Heat records tumbled across parts of the US Northeast. In Central Park, known as the lungs of Manhattan, Monday’s temperature of 96F (36C) tied a record that has stood since 1888, according to the National Weather Service.
“This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration,“ the agency warned.
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States, leading to more fatalities than natural disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes.
“We have to endure it, because otherwise what are we going to survive on?” Manuel, a manual worker repairing a building facade in New York’s Harlem neighborhood, told AFP.
In the Washington Heights neighborhood, authorities opened several fire hydrants so residents could seek relief with the gushing water.
“I’m taking the heat so that everyone else can cool down,“ Marcelin said with a grin.
The soaring temperatures come just as New Yorkers head to the polls Tuesday -- with a forecast high of 102F (39C) -- for the Democratic primary that will decide the party’s mayoral candidate.
Over the weekend, Cuomo urged residents to cast their votes even if the temperatures hit triple digits.
Scientists say extreme heat waves are a clear sign of global warming, and they are expected to become more frequent, longer, and more intense.
Fueled by human-caused climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally -- and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Millions in US sweat out first extreme heat wave of year )
Also on site :