Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Over 55 Million Americans Brace for Temperatures Above 90 Degrees

Multiple Cities, Multiple States/Provinces United States of America
A heat wave is affecting most of the United States
Authorities urge people to stay hydrated and check on elderly neighbors during this period
Dangerous heat predicted for Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico: An excessive heat warning issued for Phoenix and Tucson where temperatures could reach the 110-degree mark on Sunday
High temperatures expected for Ohio and southeast Michigan: Daily temperature records forecasted to fall this week in Chicago, Green Bay, and Cleveland
New England: Concord, New Hampshire predicted to reach a record-breaking temperature of 101 degrees on Wednesday
New York City forecasted to experience its first heat wave of the year with temperatures reaching 90 degrees on Wednesday and potentially exceeding 94 degrees on Thursday
Over 55 million people are expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees from Sunday through the week ahead
Pittsburgh: Temperatures expected to hit 99 degrees from Tuesday through Friday
Washington, D.C., predicted to be inundated with 90-degree weather and may flirt with the century mark by Friday
Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Over 55 Million Americans Brace for Temperatures Above 90 Degrees

A massive heat wave is set to envelop most of the United States, with millions of people under extreme heat alerts and temperatures soaring above 90 degrees in many areas. According to multiple sources, over 55 million people are expected to experience temperatures exceeding 90 degrees from Sunday through the week ahead. About 82% of the US population is at risk of encountering such conditions.

The heat wave is forecasted to affect various regions across the country, including New England, where an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Concord, New Hampshire is predicted to reach a record-breaking temperature of 101 degrees on Wednesday. Similarly, temperatures in Pittsburgh are expected to hit 99 degrees from Tuesday through Friday.

New York City could also experience its first heat wave of the year with temperatures forecasted to reach 90 degrees on Wednesday and potentially exceeding 94 degrees on Thursday. Washington, D.C., is predicted to be inundated with 90-degree weather and may flirt with the century mark by Friday.

High temperatures are also expected for Ohio and southeast Michigan, where an excessive heat watch is in effect from Monday through Friday. Daily temperature records are forecasted to fall this week in Chicago, Green Bay, and Cleveland.

Dangerous heat is predicted for Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. An excessive heat warning has been issued for Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona where temperatures could reach the 110-degree mark on Sunday. Roswell, New Mexico is expected to reach 105 degrees on Sunday while El Paso and Fort Stockton in Texas are predicted to get equally warm.

Authorities urge people to stay hydrated and out of the heat, as well as check on elderly neighbors and relatives during this period.



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    • More than 55 million people were under an extreme heat alert on Sunday and through most of the week ahead.
    • About 82% of the US population, or 265 million people, are likely to experience temperatures topping 90 degrees.
    • An Excessive Heat Watch was issued for parts of New England including Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
    • The temperature in Concord, New Hampshire is forecast to reach 101 degrees on Wednesday.
    • New York City could feel its first heat wave of the year with temperatures forecast to reach 90 degrees on Wednesday and 94 on Thursday.
    • Pittsburgh is expected to have its hottest all-time June record with temperatures soaring to 99 degrees from Tuesday to Friday.
    • Washington, D.C., is also expected to be inundated with 90-degree weather and could flirt with the century mark by Friday.
    • High temperatures are forecast for Ohio and southeast Michigan where an excessive heat watch is also in effect from Monday through Friday.
    • Daily temperature records are expected to fall this week in Chicago, Green Bay and Cleveland.
    • Dangerous heat is expected for Texas, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. An excessive heat warning was issued for Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona where temperatures threatened to hit the 110-degree mark on Sunday.
    • Roswell, New Mexico is expected to reach 105 degrees on Sunday and El Paso and Fort Stockton, Texas are expected to get just as warm.
    • Authorities warn people enduring such high temperatures to stay hydrated and out of the heat, and to check on elderly neighbors and relatives.
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WTNH News Site Zack Duhaime Sunday, 16 June 2024 12:40
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    • Next week will bring the first heat wave of the year with highs in the 90s and heat indices in the 100s.
    • Make sure AC units are in place and working properly before the heat wave.
    • Stock up on water, ice, and electrolyte-filled drinks for next week’s heat.
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    • The temperature in Concord, New Hampshire is forecast to reach 101 degrees on Wednesday.
    • Some communities could reach 100 degrees as full effects of summer are felt throughout the region.
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    • Significant high pressure over Northeast and Ohio Valley will cause temperatures to skyrocket, potentially reaching dangerous levels not experienced in several years.
    • Some communities could reach 100 degrees as full effects of summer are felt throughout the region.
    • Hundreds of daily records from Mississippi Valley to New England are set to fall, with some all-time records in jeopardy.
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    • New York City expected to reach mid-90s on Thursday, Boston could reach upper 90s.
    • Excessive Heat Watches have been posted for major cities across Ohio Valley and Northeast, including Detroit, Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Massachusetts (Springfield), Connecticut (Hartford), New Hampshire (Concord, Manchester and Nashua)
    • During the height of the heat wave on Thursday, most residents in Ohio, Indiana, New York and Vermont will find themselves at a Level 4 out of 4 on HeatRisk map.
    • Heatstroke occurs when body’s internal temperature rises rapidly and can result in serious health complications. Most prevalent among young children and older adults.
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    The authors use inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'potentially dangerous levels not experienced in several years' and 'record-breaking heat is expected'. They also make an appeal to authority by quoting FOX Weather and the National Weather Service. However, they do not commit any formal fallacies.
    • A significant ridge of high pressure expected to establish itself over the Northeast and Ohio Valley this week will cause temperatures during the workweek to skyrocket to potentially dangerous levels not experienced in several years.
    • Record-breaking heat is expected across the Ohio Valley and Northeast this week.
    • Heat alerts have already been posted for major cities across the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast during the upcoming workweek.
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    • An exceptional heat wave is coming to the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
    • Fort Kent, Maine is predicted to hit 101 degrees on Wednesday
    • Caribou, Maine is predicted to jump to 99 degrees on Wednesday
    • The Weather Service office in Caribou is considering issuing its first excessive heat watch for temperatures of 105 degrees or higher for two consecutive days and overnight temperatures not dropping below 75 degrees.
    • Highs in the upper 90s to around 100 could reach as far north as southern Canada.
    • Boston, Pittsburgh and Washington are predicted to flirt with temperatures of 100 degrees.
    • Heat index values will easily crest 100 degrees, and could do so several days in a row.
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    • Record high temperatures are expected over multiple days.
    • Triple-digit heat index values will stretch from the Gulf Coast to Nova Scotia.
    • Dangerous heat and high humidity will be hazardous for vulnerable groups.
    • The National Weather Service predicts a ‘prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions’.
    • Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
    • Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is predicted to hit 95 degrees on Monday.
    • Lansing, Mich., is predicted to hit 95 degrees on Monday, tying the record set in 1994.
    • Toledo is predicted to hit 98 degrees on Monday, exceeding the record set in 1994.
    • Cleveland is predicted to hit 96 degrees on Monday, exceeding the record set in 2018.
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    The author uses several instances of hyperbole and exaggeration to describe the upcoming heat wave. For example, he states that 'triple-digit heat index values will stretch from the Gulf Coast to Nova Scotia' and that 'highs could exceed normal values by 15 to 25 degrees'. While these statements may be technically true, they are an exaggeration of the situation and create a sense of urgency without providing any additional information or context. Additionally, the author uses several instances of appeals to authority when quoting the National Weather Service and stating that 'heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events'. While these statements are true, they do not add any new information or insights to the article.
    • ]An exceptional heat wave is about to build into the Midwest, the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic[
    • Triple-digit heat index values will stretch from the Gulf Coast to Nova Scotia
    • Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events
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