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First heat wave of the season could break records in York
After cool and rainy days in southcentral Pennsylvania, summer will kick off with a heat wave.
Temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s, starting this weekend, and remain high through at least the middle of next week.
It will mark the first heat wave of the season, and the first time the mercury has reached 90 degrees this year, National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Dangelo said.
The heat could break records in York on Sunday and Monday, senior meteorologist Adam Douty said.
The temperature on Sunday is expected to reach 97 degrees, and the record is 98 degrees set in 1988, he said. On Monday, a high of 98 degrees is predicted, which could break the record of 96 degrees set in 1943.
With the humidity and the high temperatures, it could feel like 105 degrees, Douty said.
The National Weather Service predicts the first 90-degree day will be on Sunday, with a high of 93 degrees, while expects the mercury to reach 91 degrees on Saturday.
Both the weather service and predict that temperatures will remain in the 90s for days. forecasts the hot weather could last into the following weekend.
A big ridge of high pressure will sit over the area, bringing the hot and dry weather, Douty said.
It'll be a big switch from the cloudy, rainy and cool weather the area has experienced recently. Meteorologists are advising the public to take precautions to stay healthy.
"It'll be steamy and hot," Dangelo said.
Heat waves can make people ill as their bodies try to regulate their temperature, and steps can be taken to help prevent an emergency, according to the National Weather Service. Heat strokes require immediate medical attention.
The weather service offers these tips for helping to stay cool during a heat wave:
Drink plenty of fluids, including water, and avoid alcoholic beverages.
Plan strenuous activities during the coolest times of the day, such as in the morning or the evening.
Wear lightweight, loose fitting, and light-colored clothing to help stay cool.
Eat light meals, such as salads and fruit, that are easier to digest.
Turn on the air conditioner or go some place that offers A/C, such as a mall or the library.
Use a portable fan to remove heat from a room or to pull in cooler air.
Take cool baths or showers.
Keep children, people with disabilities, the elderly, pets and others safe during extreme temperatures.
This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: First heat wave of 2025 predicted for York, Adams and Lebanon counties
