Heat Wave Hits The Central & Eastern U.S.

A ridge of high pressure has settled over the eastern United States, and it is bringing record-warmth. Alpena, Michigan, saw a record high of 97° today, beating out the old record of 93°, which was set in 1975. As this ridge dominates, heat alerts remain in place through Wednesday. Temperatures will become dangerous for some with heat index values up to 109°.

On Monday, cities like Hartford, CT, and Washington, D.C., could break records. D.C. has a forecast high of 100°, which would break the previous record from 1988.

Heat impacts on Monday reach dangerous to extreme levels. These impacts can affect everyone! Please listen to your body, as extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. Make sure to check on the elderly or those who are susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

As we look ahead, the ridge will continue to move to the east, and the above-average temps will be locked in through Wednesday for cities like Louisville, New York, Nashville, Washington, and Raleigh.

You can expect temperatures to be much cooler by the weekend.