depressing heat Sunday broke daily temperature records in several northeastern cities, prompting local authorities to announce heat emergencies.
Newark Liberty International Airport hit height of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, ahead of the previous record for July 24 set in 2010 of 99 degrees. In Boston, the temperature reached 100 degrees, exceeding the previous record of 98 degrees what was set in 1933
Providence, Rhode Island, hit 98 degrees, similar record of 94 set in 1933. And Philadelphia hit 99 degrees just heading it record set in 2011 of 98 degrees.
Over 60 million people in the US are still under heat warning on Monday morning as high temperatures persist, primarily in northeast, central US and Pacific Northwest.
New York, Newark and Boston remain under heat recommendations until Monday evening, because. heat index values can still climb in the early 90s. Philadelphia is under excessive heat warning until Monday evening with heat index values expected to be reached up up to 100 degrees. But after Tuesday the temperature in Northeast will be begin to drop closer to normal levels.
At the same time, parts of Pacific Northwest, where it was much cooler start to year compared to their eastern counterparts – are under a somewhat overestimated heat Monday hours, which can be updated to heat warnings during the day on. These high temperatures are expected stretch on within a week and may continue for next a week.
“Daily highs will surpass the 90s every day and even eclipse century mark in Columbia River Gorge and Columbia River Basin,” the Weather Prediction Center said in a statement. record highs are likely to be broken from northern California to urban areas of Portland and Seattle. on Tuesday.”
Seattle is under heat consultation from Tuesday noon until Friday late, and Portland is under over- heat warning Monday to Thursday evening with a high temperature of 98 to 103 degrees is expected.
Cities in the Central Plains including Dallas, Oklahoma City, Shreveport, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Springfield, Missouri also be under heat consultations Monday, with high temperatures expected climb into the upper 90s and triple digits at least midweek.
Surplus heat warnings in effect in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, where heat index values can reach 112 degrees.
stuffy weekend
Over the weekend, abnormal temperatures were observed, due to which more than 90 million people under excessive heat warning on Sunday in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio River Valley and Central Plains.
Cities bake under long heat relocated to provide relief measures including cooling stations, mudguards and additional assistance people experiencing homelessness.
“As we lengthen heat emergency for a second time it becomes apparent that climate change public health risk for our city,” Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said. in statement. “I’m glad for many city workers who helped us go through first part of this emergency, and we urge residents to continue to take care of of one another.”
Saturday at least one man died from heat exposition in New York, according to the medical examiner’s report. office, which notes that the man had pre-existing medical conditions. city The high temperature that day was 97 degrees.
Surplus heat brings power blackouts
Scorching heat left dozens of thousands without power over weekend as high temperatures led to power outages exacerbating conditions in some regions by incessant storms.
In Boston’s Dorchester area, about 20,000 customers have been affected by power shutdown sunday, power Eversource said in statement.
Eversource has been working on a restoration power remaining approximately 7,500 customers on Sunday afternoon, and advised residents avoid using large household appliances in peak hours and adjust their thermostats a few degrees higher than usual reduce energy use.
Con Edison, a New York-based electricity supplier, said its workers continue to “repair scattered power outages.” caused scorching heat”Sunday, when the company also ready for another weather challenge — forecast thunderstorms Monday.
The company did not say how a lot of of his clients were affected by outages but said in Sunday’s announcement that its employees are “replacing and repairing cable and more equipment to get clients back in service.”
The company said it plans to attract in additional staff for help fix damaged air wires and equipment in expectation of Thunderstorms Monday.
Saturday afternoon thunderstorms in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, tapped out power for more over 10,000 customers, leaving affected residents with almost no electricity.record temperature was predicted region.
Samantha Beach of CNN, Hailey Brink, Liam Reilly, Emily Chung and Benjamin Schiller contributed to this report.