Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest

New York City, New York United States of America
Dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the US
Excessive heat causing power outages and mandatory evacuations in Midwest
Heat advisories issued for New York City and Washington D.C.
Iowa Governor declares disaster proclamation due to extreme heat
Michigan utility crews working to restore power after severe storms knocked out electricity for thousands of residents
Temperatures expected to reach triple digits in Mid-Atlantic states
Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest

A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the United States, bringing scorching temperatures and record-breaking highs to various regions. Millions of Americans are under heat alerts or advisories as the mercury soars above 90 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas. Let's take a closer look at what's happening.

In the Mid-Atlantic states, including New York City and Washington D.C., temperatures are expected to reach triple digits this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for these cities, urging residents to take precautions against the extreme heat. In New York City, Central Park reached 94 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, marking the hottest temperature since August 2022.

Meanwhile, in the Ohio Valley and other parts of the Midwest, excessive heat is causing power outages and mandatory evacuations due to flooding. Michigan utility crews are working to restore power after severe storms knocked out electricity for thousands of residents. In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds has declared a disaster proclamation due to



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    • California is experiencing an active early fire year with over 89,700 acres burned since the start of the year.
    • Iowa has declared a disaster proclamation due to ‘catastrophic flooding’ in northwest Iowa, affecting Rock Valley and other communities.
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    • A heat wave is bringing searing temperatures to over 100 million Americans in the I-95 corridor and mid-Atlantic regions.
    • Washington DC could hit triple-digit temperatures for the first time since 2016.
    • DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an extended heat emergency due to potential temperatures of up to 105 degrees or higher.
    • New York City could experience its longest heatwave in June with temperatures over 90 degrees from the weekend into early next week.
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    • Excessive heat is 35 times more likely and 2.5 degrees F hotter (1.4 degrees C) due to human-caused climate change
    • New Mexico officials order mandatory evacuations due to heavy rain and flash flood warnings
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    • Dangerous heat wave continues with scorching temperatures across the country
    • Millions of Americans are under heat-related advisories or alerts
    • Temperatures will be in the mid-to-upper 90s from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast
    • Heat exhaustion is a risk, especially for those in highly populated areas like Interstate 95 corridor
    • Two people in their 60s have died of heat-related causes in Idaho, first heat-related deaths of the year
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    • Utility Con Edison has reduced voltages in parts of Queens and asked residents to cut back on demand due to heat and humidity.
    • New York City could experience its longest heatwave in June with temperatures over 90 degrees from the weekend into early next week.
    • Washington is expected to hit 100F degrees on the same day as New York City.
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    • New York City may reach 96F (36C) degrees on Saturday.
    • Washington is expected to hit 100F degrees on the same day.
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    • The Bronx is experiencing a heat alert with temperatures in the low 90s and feeling like nearly 100F.
    • Afternoon storms are expected in the Bronx today.
    • Sunday will also be a heat alert day with temperatures in the low to mid 90s, feeling like near 100F.
    • Pop up storms are expected after 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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    • New York City could experience its longest heatwave in June with temperatures over 90 degrees from the weekend into early next week.
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    • Approximately 100 million Americans are under hot weather advisories during a fifth day of a blistering heat wave.
    • New York City reached temperatures of 94 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, the hottest since Aug. 9, 2022.
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    • Washington DC could hit triple-digit temperatures for the first time since 2016.
    • New York City could experience its longest heatwave in June with temperatures over 90 degrees from the weekend into early next week.
    • Temperatures will be in the mid-to-upper 90s from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast
    • DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an extended heat emergency due to potential temperatures of up to 105 degrees or higher.
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