90-Degree Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures to Affect 8 States in the Northeast US

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This week, a perilous heat wave is intensifying in the Northeast region of the United States, with forecasts from the National Weather Service and AccuWeather predicting temperatures to soar to 90 degrees or more in eight states, including New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maryland. The mix of high temperatures and humidity will elevate heat index values — the perceived temperature — to over 100 degrees in metropolitan areas. Health authorities are cautioning about increased risks of heat stroke and heart-related issues, especially for seniors and those working outdoors. Cooling stations are being set up in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.

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00:00A dangerous heat surge is descending on the U.S. Northeast.

00:03And public health officials are warning it will be deadly for vulnerable Americans.

00:08The National Weather Service is tracking a heat dome pushing temperatures to 90 degrees.

00:13And beyond across eight northeastern states this week,

00:16New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts,

00:21Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maryland are all in the zone.

00:24But the real danger is not just the temperature, it is the humidity.

00:29Heat index readings, which reflect how the body actually feels the heat,

00:33will surge well past 100 degrees in dense urban areas like New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston.

00:40Outdoor workers, elderly residents, and those without air conditioning are at highest risk.

00:46Heat kills more Americans every year than tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods combined.

00:51Cooling centers are opening across the region.

00:54If you or someone you know is elderly, unhoused, or without air conditioning,

00:59today is the day to act.

01:00Today is the day to act.

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