A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Several days of high temperatures will settle in across the lower Great Lakes, the mid-Atlantic and the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys, the weather service said. Major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Dallas, Little Rock (Arkansas), and Memphis (Tennessee) could see their highest temperatures of the year so far, especially as they host World Cup matches.
Temperatures will reach well into the 90s and low 100 degrees Fahrenheit (mid to high 30s Celsius). High humidity will lead to heat indices of 100 to 110 degrees F (40 C to 43 C), and as high as 115 F (46 C). Nightly lows in the 70s F (21 to 26 C) won't provide much relief.
Parts of the U.S., especially Phoenix, Las Vegas, central Texas, and much of the southwest, were already experiencing temperatures around 100 F. During extreme temperatures, limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and ensure access to air-conditioning and other cooling areas, the weather service said.