heat wave sweeping across much of the United States is unprecedented, with forecasts indicating record high temperatures in various regions. As reported by Intarasuwan , temperatures in the Plains are projected to soar 25-35 degrees above normal, with particularly severe conditions expected in the Rockies and Plains on specific days. This extreme weather event not only highlights the immediate impacts of climate variability but also raises concerns about public health and infrastructure resilience as it progresses toward the Midwest and Northeast.
A life-threatening heat wave enveloped the East Coast, hitting cities with the worst of the high temperatures on Tuesday before relief moves in later in the week.
This is the first major heat wave of the season, with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories in effect for over 150 million Americans from Texas to Maine, including the entire Interstate 95 corridor.
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Heat warnings are in effect from the US Midwest to the East Coast, as well as in parts of Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia in Canada, impacting more than 160 million people through the week.
A key measurement of the strength of the ridge of high pressure broke a record Monday, according to the NWS. It was the third-highest reading for any date, making for a "near historic" heat wave, private meteorologist Ryan Maue, a former chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told The Associated Press. 
More than 160 million Americans are under the highest level extreme heat alerts. Including heat advisories, the total number affected rose to about 200 million. This marks one of the most expansive heat alert events ever, with major population centers from the Midwest to the Northeast under serious heat strain.  
Washington D.C., and New York City, residents are bracing for unprecedented highs that could disrupt daily activities significantly. Wingrove notes that on one of the hottest days of this heat wave, Boston may reach 101 degrees Fahrenheit while New York could see temperatures close to 99 degrees. Such extreme conditions have led to operational adjustments in public transport systems and temporary closures of popular attractions like the Washington Monument .
Furthermore, news emphasizes that over 150 million Americans are under extreme heat warnings during this critical period. The dangerous heat index is expected to exceed 100 degrees in many areas, posing significant health risks to vulnerable populations. As cities grapple with these challenges, proactive measures must be taken to mitigate the effects of such climate extremes while preparing for future occurrences.
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