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New York City hits 100°F as heat wave grips eastern US
A dangerous heatwave intensified across the Eastern United States on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits and records tumbling across the region. Over 150 million Americans were under heat advisories, as the massive 'heat dome' parked over the Mid-Atlantic peaked in New York City, John F. Kennedy Airport recorded 100F (38C) just after noon — the first time since 2013. Forecasters warned that dozens of cities from Maine to Florida were likely to tie or break daily temperature records.'Every East Coast state today has a chance of reaching 100 degrees,' said meteorologist Ryan Maue, noting that temperatures hitting 100F in Maine is extremely the high daytime temperatures, meteorologists expressed concern over the persistent humidity and warm nights, which are giving residents no time to recover.'You get extreme heat and humidity but no relief overnight,' said Jacob Asherman of the Weather Prediction Center. Everything is stacking up. This is a very intense event.'The high-pressure system driving the heat remains locked in place, trapping heat and moisture across the region. 'It's oppressing,' Maue added. 'The dome is literally pushing the heat down onto us.'In New York City, the heat coincided with primary election day. In Queens, DJ Rekha Malhotra handed out campaign flyers while equipped with a hat, ice packs, and a portable fan. 'It's 90 bazillion degrees and here I am,' Malhotra joked, pulling out a spray bottle from her warned that prolonged heat has cumulative impacts on health and utility costs. 'The longer it lasts, the more it wears on the body and energy bills,' said Bernadette Woods Placky, chief meteorologist at Climate reported delays due to heat-induced speed restrictions between Washington, Philadelphia, and New York. In New Hampshire, two teenage hikers were rescued after suffering heat exhaustion on a mountain more hot days ahead, officials urge residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity, and check on vulnerable populations.(With inputs from Associated Press) - EndsMust Watch
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