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Northeast, Northwest Heatwaves Continue

August 9, 2022
UPDATED by WeatherBug Meteorologists
Scorching heat will continue in the Northeast and Northwest corners of the nation today.
 
Heat Advisories remain in place from northern Delaware and eastern Pennsylvania to central New England, including the metro areas of Philadelphia, New York, Hartford, Conn., Boston and Manchester, N.H., as well as Harrisburg, Pa., and Springfield, Mass.
 
Temperatures will soar into the 90s once again, but heat indices will be closer to 100 to 105 degrees from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic. Temperatures and heat index values this high can make it dangerous to be outside for extended periods of time so be sure to take breaks in the shade.

A WeatherBug Live Tracking Station near Central Park in New York recorded a high temperature of 97 degrees on Monday, while Westfield, Mass., nearly hit the century mark with a high at 99 degrees. Temperatures in the upper 90s have been common in the Boston suburbs, with high humidity making it feel like 105 to 110 degrees.

The end of the heat wave is on the horizon in the East in the form of a cold front slowly making progress across the Northern Tier. The front will slice across the Chicago metro and Maine today, allowing temperatures to drop from the 80s to the 60s and 70s. This story will repeat itself as the front slides southward into Mississippi Valley and populated Interstate 95 corridor by midweek.

Just as the heat is starting to break a bit in the East, a fresh heat wave is building in the Northwest. Highs will soar into the upper 80s with some areas even seeing highs between 100 and 105 degrees this week. Temperatures may cool down slightly as the week progresses, but highs in the 90s look to persist into the weekend.

Heat Advisories stretchacross much of central and western Washington, as well as northwestern Oregon. 

It bears repeating to make sure you stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in air conditioning, and wear light weight, loose-fitting clothing if you cannot avoid being outdoors. Know the signs of heat-related illness such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion and check on those that are especially vulnerable like elderly, children, and pets. Remember to always check the backseat of your car before exiting!