Heat Emergency: Over 123 Million Americans Under Extreme Weather Alerts – New York City is bracing for another surge in heat and humidity this week, and residents should prepare for a spike in electricity bills as temperatures soar once again.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued heat advisories for Monday and Tuesday, warning that the heat index could climb as high as 105°F. The sweltering conditions are expected to last at least through Wednesday.
A citywide alert from Notify NYC warned that the extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially to those without air conditioning, people with existing medical conditions, and outdoor workers.
The heat is forecast to intensify starting Sunday night into early Monday, according to the NWS. By midweek, temperatures will still be elevated across much of the Northeast.
The advisory isn’t limited to New York. Warnings are also in effect across New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. In South Jersey, heat index values could spike to 100–105°F or more, and in Boston, temperatures may feel like the upper 90s.
The oppressive heat will stretch south and west by Monday, potentially setting new temperature records in cities such as Gainesville (FL), Denver, New Orleans, and Charlotte (NC).
A cold front is expected to arrive Wednesday night, possibly bringing showers and slightly cooler conditions to break the heatwave.
According to the National Weather Service, more than 123 million Americans are currently under heat alerts—making this one of the most widespread heat events of the season.
The heatwave already began taking hold over the Plains and Southeast on Sunday, with parts of the region experiencing “feels-like” temperatures up to 115°F. Multiple cities, including Denver, Miami, Orlando, Savannah, and Charleston, came within just a few degrees of setting new daily temperature records.
Source: NBCNews
