Maps show “hot hot heat” headed to the Northeast U.S. that could break dozens of records, put millions at risk

The sweltering heat felt in the western US is heading towards the Northeast with dangerously hot temperatures putting millions of Americans at risk. The National Weather Service warned Monday that imminent heat dome “you could see temperatures surpassing the century mark”, as it is expected to break records in several cities.

The National Weather Service says this will be the first significant heat wave of the season, with “the hottest temperatures of the summer” forecast to hit the Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. In some areas, temperatures will be so intense that “the longevity of the predicted dangerous heat…has not been felt for decades.”

A level four “extreme” risk is slated for cities in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts, the service says, meaning it is “rare and/or long-lasting extreme heat with little or no relief overnight.” At this level, the National Weather Service says anyone without effective cooling or adequate hydration is at risk. Maryland and Washington, D.C. are expected to be at “great” risk.

Major cities may experience higher temperatures than surrounding areas due to heat island effect, putting many at risk who do not have access to shade or cooling systems.

CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson said “hot weather is the name of the game this week.”

Chicago will reach peak heat on Monday with an actual temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit, while Cleveland, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, are expected to tie records at 94 degrees Fahrenheit, he said. On Tuesday, at least 24 more records are expected to be broken, including in Vermont, New York and Washington, D.C., while another three dozen are expected to be broken on Wednesday.

At least 265 million people will be subjected to temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit this week, Parkinson said, a temperature threshold that could be dangerous and lead to heat-related illnesses. Parkinson said 22 million will be subjected to temperatures above 100 degrees.

These maps show what is expected throughout the region.

Temperature forecast for Tuesday

NWS forecasters expect much of the Great Lakes, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio, as well as neighboring states, will see “major” and “extreme” heat risks on Tuesday, leaving people without systems adequate hydration and cooling. to heat-related illnesses.

Temperature forecast for Wednesday

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service predicts that essentially the entire eastern U.S. and much of the south-central U.S. will see temperatures of at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Some smaller areas will see triple-digit temperatures in the Northeast and Southwest.

“By Wednesday afternoon, some locations in interior New England could see temperatures surpassing the century mark, which will break daily records in certain locations,” the report said. National Weather Service it says. “Throughout the Four Corners region, critical fire danger conditions are forecast today under persistently dry conditions fueled by gusty winds as the sharp front approaches.”

Temperature forecast for Thursday

Thursday is expected to be one of the worst days for New England, with even Maine recording temperatures in the 90s. Boston temperatures will reach triple digits, while temperatures in New Hampshire are expected to exceed 100ºF. Little overnight temperature relief is expected in many places, including New York, where forecasters say lows will reach the mid-70s.

Even in areas where temperatures don’t rise enough to warrant a warning, New York meteorologists say heat index values ​​will be high enough to “I need caution.”