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Deadly Heatwave Plagues US, Puts 114 Million People Under Extreme Heat Watches
Elaine Hannah
First Posted: Jul 25, 2016 06:08 AM EDT
A deadly heatwave struck the central and eastern U.S. today. This puts almost 114 million people under extreme heat watches, warnings and advisories in effect across 27 states of U.S. on Sunday, according to CNN meteorologist Sean Morris.
Kyle Elliot, AccuWeather meteorologist explained that with no strong pushes of cool air from Canada on the horizon, people from the mid-Atlantic to the Deep South can expect essentially no relief from the high heat and humidity. The temperature ranges typically from the middle 80s to 90 F across much of the region. Most areas have the average of 5 to 10 degrees above the normal temperature and will be close to 15 degrees above normal in some places, according to AccuWeather.
Kristin Pydynowski said that the temperatures are expected to reach 90 F in New York City through at least Wednesday, making this the longest heat wave for the city since mid-July 2016. The 90 F temperature is also felt in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia till the end of July. It might also reach to 100 F for a day or two.
CNN reported that there were five elderly residents with underlying issues died due to extreme temperature. The authorities advise the people to stay hydrated and cool themselves in an air-conditioned place to inhibit heat stroke.
The scientists stated that these extreme temperatures across U.S. could be part of the global warming phenomenon. Recently, NASA said that the past six months of 2016 have been the hottest ever recorded. NOAA said that the global temperatures were on average 1.3 degrees Celsius (2.4 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than average between January and June this year when compared to the late 19th century.
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First Posted: Jul 25, 2016 06:08 AM EDT
A deadly heatwave struck the central and eastern U.S. today. This puts almost 114 million people under extreme heat watches, warnings and advisories in effect across 27 states of U.S. on Sunday, according to CNN meteorologist Sean Morris.
Kyle Elliot, AccuWeather meteorologist explained that with no strong pushes of cool air from Canada on the horizon, people from the mid-Atlantic to the Deep South can expect essentially no relief from the high heat and humidity. The temperature ranges typically from the middle 80s to 90 F across much of the region. Most areas have the average of 5 to 10 degrees above the normal temperature and will be close to 15 degrees above normal in some places, according to AccuWeather.
Kristin Pydynowski said that the temperatures are expected to reach 90 F in New York City through at least Wednesday, making this the longest heat wave for the city since mid-July 2016. The 90 F temperature is also felt in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia till the end of July. It might also reach to 100 F for a day or two.
CNN reported that there were five elderly residents with underlying issues died due to extreme temperature. The authorities advise the people to stay hydrated and cool themselves in an air-conditioned place to inhibit heat stroke.
The scientists stated that these extreme temperatures across U.S. could be part of the global warming phenomenon. Recently, NASA said that the past six months of 2016 have been the hottest ever recorded. NOAA said that the global temperatures were on average 1.3 degrees Celsius (2.4 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than average between January and June this year when compared to the late 19th century.
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