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Over 130 million Americans are facing a dangerous heatwave with extreme temperatures and humidity across most of the US, especially along the Southeast coast and Midwest, with ongoing heat advisories and potential severe storms causing flight cancellations and delays.
A severe heat wave is affecting the Southeast and Midwest regions of the US, with heat advisories and warnings issued due to temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and 100s Fahrenheit, leading to dangerous conditions and over 30 million people at risk, while storms and flooding also impact parts of the Midwest.
Heat advisories are in effect across central New York today due to high temperatures and dewpoints, with the heat index nearing 100°F. Expect early afternoon showers and potential severe thunderstorms after 5PM, which could bring heavy rain and strong winds. A cold front will bring more showers on Thursday, followed by a cool-down into the weekend.
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for Northwest Florida, with record high temperatures possible. Heat advisories are in effect for several areas, as the region braces for extreme heat conditions.
Europe is experiencing a scorching heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius in some parts of Italy. The Acropolis in Athens has been closed for a second day, and officials are warning of even hotter weather next week. Heat advisories have been issued for several cities in Italy, including Bologna, Florence, and Rome. Greece, Czech Republic, Spain, Turkey, and Poland are also facing high temperatures. People and pets are seeking shade, cooling off in fountains, and taking precautions to stay hydrated.
A dangerous heat wave is scorching the south-central and western U.S., with over 113 million Americans under heat alerts stretching 2,000 miles from Oregon to Louisiana. Phoenix and Las Vegas could challenge all-time record highs as temperatures soar above 110 degrees. The planet also experienced its warmest June on record, attributed to a combination of human-caused climate warming and the strengthening El Niño climate pattern. Heat-related dangers include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, with extreme heat being the deadliest weather-related event in the U.S. Federal agencies report about 700 Americans die each year from extreme heat, and up to 20,000 deaths may have been linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017. Additionally, California faces wildfire concerns, while Europe braces for a heat wave named "Cerberus."