Afternoon temperatures could rise to the 1990s in the region, with heat index values reaching 100 degrees, CNN meteorologist Hailey Brink said, about 15 to 25 degrees above normal for this time of year.
However, Sunday is expected to be the last day of extreme heat for some time, as a cold front is expected to invade the region tonight, leading to severe storms and lower temperatures.
The National Weather Service predicts a high temperature of 96 degrees in Boston on Sunday. The daily record for the day is 93 degrees, while the monthly record for May is 97 degrees, set on May 26, 1880.
The Boston records are stored at Logan International Airport, which is right on the ocean, so these temperatures are usually milder than inland temperatures. And if the sea breeze is set in the right direction, it could prevent airport temperatures from reaching record highs.
In Worcester, Massachusetts, the daily records for Saturday and Sunday are 88 and 90 degrees, respectively. The city equaled the record on Saturday at 88 and could surpass 90 on Sunday.
“We’re definitely a little ahead of schedule,” said Matthew Belk, a meteorologist at the Boston Weather Service. “The average first 90-degree day in Boston is June 8. It’s a little earlier when you go out to Hartford, Connecticut; May 30 is usually the average first day of 90 degrees.”
The heat wave at the beginning of the season this weekend is due to the high pressure along the east coast, which leads to southerly winds, expelling hot and humid air in the northeast – bringing temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Records were also set in Richmond, Virginia, Saturday at 95 degrees and Hagerstown, Maryland, at 91 degrees, and records were set in Philadelphia and Dulles International Airport at 95 and 92 degrees, respectively, according to the meteorological service.
Half of the population feels the heat
Nearly 170 million people, approximately 52% of the population of the Lower 48, were expected to experience 90-degree heat over the weekend.
New York is expected to reach 90, Philadelphia 92, Baltimore 91 and Washington, D.C., on Sunday, the meteorological service said.
“More than half of the U.S. population will see temperatures above or above 90 degrees this weekend, and that’s only May,” said CNN meteorologist Pedram Javakheri.
For some areas, this is not only the heat, but also the humidity, which brings “felt” temperatures in triple digits.
“As many outdoor events are planned this weekend in the region, be aware of the heat and take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside this weekend,” said the Baltimore / Washington Meteorological Office.
Heat is the number one killer
Although the calendar may not show that it is still summer, Mother Nature has other plans, so it is important to be aware of the health hazards associated with this heat wave. For example, never leave children or animals in a hot car. sometime.
“Since this will be the first heat wave of the year, it is important to be really aware to make sure you are aware of any heat diseases or symptoms related to heat stroke and to be especially careful and have extra water. near at hand. to combat this and the importance of the shadow, “said Aaron Swiggett, a meteorologist at the Raleigh Meteorological Office in North Carolina.
Swiggett also pointed out that the forecast temperatures are actually in the shade, not in direct sunlight. So keep in mind that your projected high temperature will actually feel even hotter in direct sunlight.
“The heat is a very vile killer,” said Chesney Skin, a meteorologist at the Baltimore Meteorological Office. “A lot of people don’t see it as a huge threat, but it’s actually one of the biggest killers when it comes to extreme weather.
Skinn stressed the importance of taking the heat seriously.
“Make sure you’re hydrated, stay in the shade, get out of the sun whenever possible,” Skinne said. “And keep an eye on people in your life who are more susceptible to heat, such as young and old and those who can be compromised.”
The good news is that the heat wave will be short-lived. After the Cold Front crosses the East Coast on Monday, temperatures will drop by the 1960s and 1970s for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Oceans.
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