New York, Washington Set to Swelter Under Record Heat Next Week
Mint·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A heat wave will sweep across the eastern United States next week, with Washington expected to reach 94°F and New York 87°F by Wednesday. The National Weather Service forecasts at least 165 daily temperature records will be threatened or broken. High temperatures may cause transportation disruptions and increased electricity demand. Heat-related brushfire risks are also rising across multiple states.
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Washington DCNew York CityNational Weather ServicePJM InterconnectionMid-Atlantic regionSoutheast USCalifornia and Southwest