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Tuesday was the hottest day in over a decade for parts of the East Coast. When will this extreme heat wave end?
A long-lasting extreme heat wave reached its dangerous crescendo Tuesday, bringing the hottest day in a decade to some major East Coast cities and putting millions of already fatigued Americans at risk. The brutal conditions, spurred by a potent heat dome, peaked Tuesday after building over the weekend in the central US and reaching levels rivaling summer's hottest weather in the East Monday. It's already taken a serious toll. A St. Louis-area woman died after going without water or air conditioning for at least three days, police said Tuesday. The region has been gripped by searing heat that often felt above 100 degrees in recent days. The 55-year-old was discovered in her home Monday, according to St. Ann Police Chief Aaron Jimenez. Here's what else has happened: Two firefighters were taken to a hospital with heat exhaustion while responding to a fire at a home in Norfolk, Massachusetts, Tuesday morning, according to CNN affiliate WCVB. A rehabilitation truck was brought in to provide firefighters with rest and cooling, the station reported. Sixteen people were sent to the hospital and over 150 were evaluated for heat-related illnesses during two high school graduations in Paterson, New Jersey, in Monday's sweltering conditions, Paterson Fire Chief Alejandro Alicea told CNN. Six people were taken to the hospital with heat-related illnesses Monday before and after a concert at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, according to DC Fire and EMS. Extreme temperatures also prompted the closure of the Washington Monument Monday and Tuesday. Two teenage hikers were rescued from Gap Mountain in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Monday evening after they started going in and out of consciousness, likely as 'a result of the intense heat and humidity,' according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The town hit 96 degrees Monday, tying the record hottest day in the month of June. The heat has disrupted train services along the East Coast this week. An Amtrak train stalled in a tunnel in Baltimore, trapping passengers in the heat for over an hour Monday afternoon. 'I honestly thought I was going to collapse on the train,' passenger Laura Evans told CNN. Travel woes continued Tuesday: Several Amtrak trains in North Carolina were canceled due to 'inclement conditions,' the company said, and temperature-related speed restrictions were also in effect for multiple Northeastern lines. Parts of key roads in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, suburbs were closed after buckling under searing heat Sunday, local officials said. More than 50 buckles were reported in the state, according to the Department of Transportation. Similar scenes unfolded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the city warned more streets could crack as the heat persists. Temperatures were so intense in Charlotte, North Carolina, that athletes competing in FIFA Club World Cup games on Tuesday watched their teams play from inside the locker room while on the substitute bench, German pro soccer team Bayern Munich said in a post on X. Nearly 160 million people in the eastern half of the US were under heat alerts Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Heat remains the deadliest form of extreme weather in the US. Globally, heat waves are becoming more frequent, more severe and longer-lasting as the world warms due to human-caused climate change. Nighttime temperatures are taking the hardest hit from climate change, and are warming faster than daytime highs. Tuesday was the hottest day of the week for many in the East, but a level 4-of-4 extreme heat risk is in place through at least Thursday that stretches from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and includes parts of the Northeast. It felt more like July, summer's hottest month, than June for many locations Tuesday as temperatures rise 15 to 20 degrees above normal. Multiple major cities along the I-95 corridor were at or near 100 degrees by the mid-afternoon. Boston reached 102 degrees, setting a new June high temperature record. Also in Massachusetts, the New Bedford-Fairhaven swing bridge – located in the southern part of the state along Route 6 – will be closed for several hours due to 'heat impacts,' the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said in a news release Tuesday evening without disclosing how the heat has impacted bridge operations. Philadelphia also marked its first 100-degree temperature reading since 2012, reaching 101 degrees Tuesday, setting the record for the city's hottest-ever day this early in the summer. The city broke Monday's daily high temperature record when it reached 99 degrees. Records were also broken in Providence, Rhode Island where temperatures reached 100 degrees – a new June high temperature record. Meanwhile, Newark, New Jersey reached 103 degrees, tying with the current June high temperature record. New York City nearly hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday; the temperature in Central Park was hovering around 99 degrees by mid-afternoon. New York City's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees during June since 1966 – nearly 60 years. In parts of the city, temperatures climbed above the three-digit mark. John F. Kennedy International Airport, in Queens, hit 102 degrees on Monday afternoon – the first time since 2013 and the first time ever in the month of June. LaGuardia Airport, also in Queens, saw a high temperature of 101 degrees, tying its record for the month of June. Con Edison, New York City's main energy provider, asked millions of customers to conserve energy and protect its power grid as temperatures soar. 'By working with all our customers to cut usage during peak demand, we protect the system and support neighborhoods individually,' the energy company said in an X post Tuesday afternoon. Customers can do so by setting window air conditioning units to 76 degrees and avoiding unnecessary appliance use, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul who also noted that staying safe should be everyone's priority. 'Find a cooling center near you, especially if you're a senior citizen or have health concerns. Working together, we can easily get through this critical period,' Hochul said in a statement. Washington, DC, reached a scorching 99 degrees, almost seeing its first 100-degree day of the year on Tuesday – something that doesn't typically happen until mid-July. Rail temperatures in the capital city reached 135 degrees, the Metro system said in a post on X, forcing operators to slow train speeds. Parts of the East Coast will start to see some relief from the historically hot weather Wednesday, though it'll be a slow start. Wednesday will still be very hot, but not quite as extreme for many. Record-breaking temperatures are possible, mainly in the mid-Atlantic, but triple-digit temperatures will be a thing of the past for the Northeast. Heat more typical of late June will arrive on Thursday, but it will still be quite warm in the morning and prolong the agonizing wait for relief. Much of the Northeast will see highs in the 70s, with 80s and a few lingering 90s in the Mid-Atlantic. Cooler, more typical, overnight low temperatures will finally reappear Friday in the East, and normal late-June heat will last through the weekend. But temperatures are likely to creep back up above average early next week. This week's heat wave is likely only the opening act of a hot summer to come for the East. A hotter than normal summer is expected for the entire Lower 48, according to the Climate Prediction Center. CNN's Linda Lam, Rebekah Riess, Chris Boyette, Sarah Dewberry, Taylor Romine, Amanda Musa, Danya Gainor, Jillian Sykes, Tyler Ory and Luke Snyder contributed to this report
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13 hours ago
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It's the hottest day in over a decade for parts of the East Coast. When will this extreme heat wave end?
Extreme temperaturesFacebookTweetLink Follow A long-lasting extreme heat wave is reaching its dangerous crescendo Tuesday, likely bringing the hottest day in a decade to some major East Coast cities and putting millions of already fatigued Americans at risk. The brutal conditions, spurred by a potent heat dome, are peaking Tuesday after building over the weekend in the central US and reaching levels rivaling summer's hottest weather in the East Monday. It's already taken a serious toll. A St. Louis-area woman died after going without water or air conditioning for at least three days, police said Tuesday. The region has been gripped by searing heat that often felt above 100 degrees in recent days. The 55-year-old was discovered in her home Monday, according to St. Anne Police Chief Aaron Jimenez. Two high school graduations in Paterson, New Jersey, in Monday's sweltering conditions sent 16 people to the emergency room and over 150 people were evaluated for heat-related illnesses, Paterson Fire Chief Alejandro Alicea told CNN. In Baltimore, an Amtrak train stalled in a tunnel and left passengers trapped in the heat for over an hour Monday afternoon. 'I honestly thought I was going to collapse on the train, and I'm fairly young and in good shape,' passenger Laura Evans told CNN, adding several of the train's cars were without air conditioning even at the start of the journey. In nearby Washington, DC, five people were taken to the hospital with heat-related illnesses Monday following a concert at Nationals Park, according to DC Fire and EMS. Another person was transported prior to the concert. The extreme temperatures also prompted closures of some attractions, including the Washington Monument in the nation's capital, which closed Monday and remained closed Tuesday due to an Extreme Heat Warning, according to an alert on the National Park Service website. Nearly 160 million people in the eastern half of the US are under heat alerts Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Heat remains the deadliest form of extreme weather in the US. Globally, heat waves are becoming more frequent, more severe and longer-lasting as the world warms due to human-caused climate change. Nighttime temperatures are taking the hardest hit from climate change, and are warming faster than daytime highs. Extreme heat also takes a toll on infrastructure, causing materials like concrete and asphalt to expand and warp. Parts of key thoroughfares in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, suburbs were closed after buckling under searing heat Sunday, local officials said. More than 50 buckles were reported in the state, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Similar scenes unfolded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the city warned more streets could crack as the heat persists. Rail travel faced continued challenges amid scorching temperatures Tuesday. Several Amtrak trains in North Carolina were canceled due to 'inclement conditions,' the company confirmed late Tuesday morning. Temperature-related speed restrictions were also in effect for multiple Amtrak lines in the Northeast. Tuesday will likely be the hottest day of the week for many in the East, but a level 4-of-4 extreme heat risk is in place through at least Thursday that stretches from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and includes parts of the Northeast. It feels more like July, summer's hottest month, than June for many locations Tuesday as temperatures rise 15 to 20 degrees above normal. Triple-digit high temperatures will set in from the Carolinas north into southern New England – including every major I-95 city. Tuesday in Boston could be hotter than it's ever been in June. The forecast high of 101 degrees would break the June high temperature record and come within 3 degrees of the all-time record. Philadelphia could also make a run for its all-time hottest June day – 102 degrees – with a forecast high of 101. A high of 101 degrees would also make Tuesday the city's hottest-ever day this early in the summer. The city broke Monday's daily high temperature record when it reached 99 degrees. New York City could hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees during June since 1966 – nearly 60 years. Like Philadelphia, a high of 100 degrees would make Tuesday New York's hottest day this early in the season. Monday marked the city's hottest day in nearly three years. John F. Kennedy International Airport, in Queens, hit 102 degrees on Monday afternoon – the first time since 2013 and the first time ever in the month of June. Washington, DC, is forecast to notch its first 100-degree day of the year on Tuesday – something that doesn't typically happen until mid-July. A high of 101 degrees in the nation's capital would break Tuesday's daily record of 100 degrees. Parts of the East Coast will start to see some relief from the historically hot weather Wednesday, though it'll be a slow start. Wednesday will still be very hot, but not quite as extreme for many. Record-breaking temperatures are possible, mainly in the mid-Atlantic, but triple-digit temperatures will be a thing of the past for the Northeast. Heat more typical of late June will arrive on Thursday, but it will still be quite warm in the morning and prolong the agonizing wait for relief. Much of the Northeast will see highs in the 70s, with 80s and a few lingering 90s in the Mid-Atlantic. Cooler, more typical, overnight low temperatures will finally reappear Friday in the East, and normal late-June heat will last through the weekend. But temperatures are likely to creep back up above average early next week. This week's heat wave is likely only the opening act of a hot summer to come for the East. A hotter than normal summer is expected for the entire Lower 48, according to the Climate Prediction Center. CNN's Rebekah Riess, Chris Boyette, Sarah Dewberry, Taylor Romine, Amanda Musa, Jillian Sykes, Tyler Ory and Luke Snyder contributed to this report
CNN
17 hours ago
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It will be the hottest day in over a decade for parts of the East Coast as extreme heat wave reaches its peak
Extreme temperaturesFacebookTweetLink Follow A long-lasting extreme heat wave is reaching its dangerous crescendo Tuesday, likely bringing the hottest day in a decade to some major East Coast cities and putting millions of already fatigued Americans at risk. The brutal conditions, spurred by a potent heat dome, are peaking Tuesday after Monday's heat in the East reached levels rivaling summer's hottest weather and started to take a serious toll. Two high school graduations in Paterson, New Jersey, in Monday's sweltering conditions sent 16 people to the emergency room and over 150 people were evaluated for heat-related illnesses, Paterson Fire Chief Alejandro Alicea told CNN. In Baltimore, an Amtrak train stalled in a tunnel and left passengers trapped in the heat for over an hour Monday afternoon. 'I honestly thought I was going to collapse on the train, and I'm fairly young and in good shape,' passenger Laura Evans told CNN, adding several of the train's cars were without air conditioning even at the start of the journey. The extreme temperatures also prompted closures of some attractions, including the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, which closed Monday and remained closed Tuesday due to an Extreme Heat Warning, according to an alert on the National Park Service website. Nearly 160 million people in the eastern half of the US are under heat alerts Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Heat remains the deadliest form of extreme weather in the US. Globally, heat waves are becoming more frequent, more severe and longer-lasting as the world warms due to human-caused climate change. Nighttime temperatures are taking the hardest hit from climate change, and are warming faster than daytime highs. Extreme heat also takes a toll on infrastructure, causing materials like concrete and asphalt to expand and warp. Parts of key thoroughfares in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, suburbs were closed after buckling under searing heat Sunday, local officials said. More than 50 buckles were reported in the state, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Similar scenes unfolded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the city warned more streets could crack as the heat persists. Rail and air travel could face continued challenges as temperatures peak Tuesday. Tuesday will likely be the hottest day of the week for many in the East, but a level 4-of-4 extreme heat risk is in place through at least Thursday that stretches from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and includes parts of the Northeast. It feels more like July, summer's hottest month, than June for many locations Tuesday as temperatures rise 15 to 20 degrees above normal. Triple-digit high temperatures will set in from the Carolinas north into southern New England – including every major I-95 city. Tuesday in Boston could be hotter than it's ever been in June. The forecast high of 101 degrees would break the June high temperature record and come within 3 degrees of the all-time record. Philadelphia could also make a run for its all-time hottest June day – 102 degrees – with a forecast high of 101. A high of 101 degrees would also make Tuesday the city's hottest-ever day this early in the summer. The city broke Monday's daily high temperature record when it reached 99 degrees. New York City could hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees during June since 1966 – nearly 60 years. Like Philadelphia, a high of 100 degrees would make Tuesday New York's hottest day this early in the season. Monday marked the city's hottest day in nearly three years. Washington, DC, is forecast to notch its first 100-degree day of the year on Tuesday – something that doesn't typically happen until mid-July. A high of 101 degrees in the nation's capital would break Tuesday's daily record of 100 degrees. Parts of the East Coast will start to see some relief from the historically hot weather Wednesday, though it'll be a slow start. Wednesday will still be very hot, but not quite as extreme for many. Record-breaking temperatures are possible, mainly in the mid-Atlantic, but triple-digit temperatures will be a thing of the past for the Northeast. Heat more typical of late June will arrive on Thursday and continue into the weekend. This heat wave is likely only the opening act of a hot summer to come for the East. A hotter than normal summer is expected for the entire Lower 48, according to the Climate Prediction Center. CNN's Chris Boyette, Sarah Dewberry, Taylor Romine, Amanda Musa, Jillian Sykes, Tyler Ory and Luke Snyder contributed to this report
CNN
17 hours ago
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It will be the hottest day in over a decade for parts of the East Coast as extreme heat wave reaches its peak
A long-lasting extreme heat wave is reaching its dangerous crescendo Tuesday, likely bringing the hottest day in a decade to some major East Coast cities and putting millions of already fatigued Americans at risk. The brutal conditions, spurred by a potent heat dome, are peaking Tuesday after Monday's heat in the East reached levels rivaling summer's hottest weather and started to take a serious toll. Two high school graduations in Paterson, New Jersey, in Monday's sweltering conditions sent 16 people to the emergency room and over 150 people were evaluated for heat-related illnesses, Paterson Fire Chief Alejandro Alicea told CNN. In Baltimore, an Amtrak train stalled in a tunnel and left passengers trapped in the heat for over an hour Monday afternoon. 'I honestly thought I was going to collapse on the train, and I'm fairly young and in good shape,' passenger Laura Evans told CNN, adding several of the train's cars were without air conditioning even at the start of the journey. The extreme temperatures also prompted closures of some attractions, including the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, which closed Monday and remained closed Tuesday due to an Extreme Heat Warning, according to an alert on the National Park Service website. Nearly 160 million people in the eastern half of the US are under heat alerts Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Heat remains the deadliest form of extreme weather in the US. Globally, heat waves are becoming more frequent, more severe and longer-lasting as the world warms due to human-caused climate change. Nighttime temperatures are taking the hardest hit from climate change, and are warming faster than daytime highs. Extreme heat also takes a toll on infrastructure, causing materials like concrete and asphalt to expand and warp. Parts of key thoroughfares in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, suburbs were closed after buckling under searing heat Sunday, local officials said. More than 50 buckles were reported in the state, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Similar scenes unfolded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the city warned more streets could crack as the heat persists. Rail and air travel could face continued challenges as temperatures peak Tuesday. Tuesday will likely be the hottest day of the week for many in the East, but a level 4-of-4 extreme heat risk is in place through at least Thursday that stretches from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and includes parts of the Northeast. It feels more like July, summer's hottest month, than June for many locations Tuesday as temperatures rise 15 to 20 degrees above normal. Triple-digit high temperatures will set in from the Carolinas north into southern New England – including every major I-95 city. Tuesday in Boston could be hotter than it's ever been in June. The forecast high of 101 degrees would break the June high temperature record and come within 3 degrees of the all-time record. Philadelphia could also make a run for its all-time hottest June day – 102 degrees – with a forecast high of 101. A high of 101 degrees would also make Tuesday the city's hottest-ever day this early in the summer. The city broke Monday's daily high temperature record when it reached 99 degrees. New York City could hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees during June since 1966 – nearly 60 years. Like Philadelphia, a high of 100 degrees would make Tuesday New York's hottest day this early in the season. Monday marked the city's hottest day in nearly three years. Washington, DC, is forecast to notch its first 100-degree day of the year on Tuesday – something that doesn't typically happen until mid-July. A high of 101 degrees in the nation's capital would break Tuesday's daily record of 100 degrees. Parts of the East Coast will start to see some relief from the historically hot weather Wednesday, though it'll be a slow start. Wednesday will still be very hot, but not quite as extreme for many. Record-breaking temperatures are possible, mainly in the mid-Atlantic, but triple-digit temperatures will be a thing of the past for the Northeast. Heat more typical of late June will arrive on Thursday and continue into the weekend. This heat wave is likely only the opening act of a hot summer to come for the East. A hotter than normal summer is expected for the entire Lower 48, according to the Climate Prediction Center. CNN's Chris Boyette, Sarah Dewberry, Taylor Romine, Amanda Musa, Jillian Sykes, Tyler Ory and Luke Snyder contributed to this report
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16 people sent to ER during New Jersey graduations as a potent heat dome builds over the US
Sixteen people were sent to the emergency room for heat-related illness following two New Jersey high school graduations Monday as an extremely dangerous heat wave is underway for the eastern half of the United States. Over 150 people were evaluated overall, Paterson Fire Chief Alejandro Alicea told CNN, adding those taken to the hospital were in stable condition at the time of transport. The potent heat dome reaches its peak at the beginning of the week, bringing the hottest temperatures of the year so far – the hottest in years for some cities – and putting tens of millions at risk. Over 250 daily temperature records could be broken during the peak of the heat on Monday and Tuesday, including both record highs and record warm lows. Temperatures in some locations from Philadelphia to Boston could be the hottest in any month in over a decade. Additional records could fall Wednesday and Thursday. Around 150 million people are under heat alerts Monday, according to the National Weather Service. It feels more like July, summer's hottest month, than June for many locations as temperatures rise 15 to 20 degrees above normal. A level 4-of-4 extreme heat risk is in place through at least Thursday, stretching from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and including some parts of the Northeast. This long-lasting heat is rare and will likely offer little to no overnight relief, the NWS cautions. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and can be life-threatening, especially for children, the elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions. The dangerous impacts were immediate as sizzling conditions ramped up in the central US over the weekend. Multiple people, including a Major League Baseball player, an umpire and a staff member, were treated for heat-related illnesses Saturday when the Seattle Mariners faced off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Temperatures spiked into the mid-90s during the game but humidity made it feel more like 105. In the nation's capital, the Washington Monument announced it would be closed June 23 and 24 due to an Extreme Heat Warning, an alert on the National Park Service website. The hazardous heat will reach a fever pitch Monday and Tuesday. Heat remains the deadliest form of extreme weather in the US, and the frequency and longevity of extreme heat waves are on the rise in recent years due to human-caused climate change. Nighttime temperatures are taking the hardest hit from climate change, and are warming faster than daytime highs. Over 100,000 homes and businesses were without power in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey amid the dangerous heat Monday afternoon, according to Extreme heat also takes a toll on infrastructure, causing materials like concrete and asphalt to expand and warp. Problems were already cropping up in the Midwest over the weekend; parts of key thoroughfares in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, suburbs were closed after buckling under searing heat Sunday, local officials said. Similar scenes unfolded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the city warned more streets could crack as the heat persists. The skyrocketing temperatures have implications for rail and air travel, too. Trains powered by electrified wires typically have to run slower than usual as the heat makes the wires sag, leaving them susceptible to damage. Some Amtrak travelers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast could experience delays Monday due to 'temperature-related speed restrictions,' the company said on X. Brutally hot days can also make takeoffs harder for aircraft: Hot air is less dense than cool air, making the lift needed to send a plane into the air harder to achieve. The temperature in New York City tied its daily record of 96 degrees Monday afternoon – the hottest day the city has had since August 2022. Tuesday's high will likely break the daily record: It could reach 100 degrees. The city hasn't seen that temperature in June since 1966. The last time New York City hit 100 was on July 18, 2012. Other I-95 corridor cities are roasting this week. Philadelphia will hover within a degree or two of 100 through Wednesday. On Monday, the city hit a new high temperature record for the day and additional daily records will likely fall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's high of 101 degrees could come close to the hottest June day on record for the city and would mark the highest temperature recorded since 2012. Boston could set a record for hottest temperature in the month of June, and come close to its all-time high, with 102 degrees forecast for Tuesday. Washington, DC, will endure a trio of triple-digit days Monday through Wednesday, likely breaking multiple daily high temperature records along the way. The nation's capital doesn't typically record its first 100 degree day until mid-July. Not even northern New England is escaping the intense heat. Monday became one of the three hottest June days on record for Burlington, Vermont, when the temperature hit 97 degrees in the afternoon. The city – located fewer than 40 miles from the Canadian border – typically doesn't see that happen until mid-July, if heat reaches that level at all. Temperatures will slowly start to ease on Wednesday, especially for some in the Midwest and New England, but Thursday will mark the true turn back toward more normal June warmth for many in the eastern half of the country. This early-season event is likely just a snippet of what's to come. For nearly the entire Lower 48 — excluding parts of Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas — the warmest days typically occur in July or August. Plus, a hotter than normal summer is expected for the entire Lower 48, according to forecasts from the Climate Prediction Center. CNN's Chris Boyette, Tyler Ory, Sarah Dewberry and Taylor Romine contributed to this report.
