An intense heat dome is impacting much of the U.S., particularly the Northeast, with unprecedented triple-digit temperatures this early in the summer. Meteorologists warn that cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia face grave risks as residents have not yet acclimatized to extreme heat. A record measurement of high pressure heightens the concern, marking this pattern as potentially historic. As nearly 245 million people will experience temperatures of 90°F or higher, the repercussions on public health and urban living are significant, stirring discussions on heat health risks.
"Like an air fryer, it's going to be hot," Maue said. "This is a three-day stretch of dangerous heat that will test the mettle of city dwellers who are most vulnerable to oppressive heat waves."
The heat wave is especially threatening because it's hitting cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia early in the summer when people haven't gotten their bodies adapted to the broiling conditions.
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