Eastern half of U.S. braces for more long days of dangerous heat
Share and Follow


Cities across the Midwest and eastern U.S. braced Sunday for another day of dangerously hot temperatures as a rare June heat wave continued to grip a portion of the country.

The temperature had already reached 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.6 degrees Celsius) in the Chicago area by 7:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasts called for heat indices of between 100 and 105 degrees F (37.7 to 40.5 degrees C).

The heat index in Pittsburgh was expected to top 105 degrees F. The temperature in Columbus, Ohio, was 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) at 8:30 a.m. Highs there were expected to reach 97 degrees F (36 degrees C) with a heat index around 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

Sunday marked the second straight day of extreme heat across the Midwest and East Coast. Heat indices on Saturday hit 103 degrees F (39.4 degrees C) in Chicago and 101 degrees F (38.3 degrees C) in Madison, Wisconsin, turning that city’s annual naked bike ride into a sticky and sweaty affair. Minneapolis baked under a heat index of 106 degrees F (41.1 degrees C).

The heat is expected to persist into the coming week, with the hottest temperatures shifting eastward. New York City is expected to see highs around 95 degrees F (35 degrees C) on Monday and Tuesday. Boston is on track for highs approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday, and temperatures in Washington, D.C., were expected to hit 100 degrees F on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Why you don't see billboards in Hawaii

Reasons why billboards are not visible in Hawaii

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Hawaii is one of the only states in the…
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Discover the top news stories you might have overlooked over the weekend

The United States is bracing for Iran’s response after President Donald Trump…
Read President Trump’s speech after US strikes on Iran

Explore President Trump’s address following the US attacks on Iran

Thank you very much. In a recent turn of events, the US…
Map reveals where to find nuclear fallout shelters if the US is bombed

“Discover Locations of Nuclear Fallout Shelters in the US with Interactive Map”

The concern over a nuclear catastrophe has risen to levels not witnessed…
Israel launches new military operation in Gaza

Israeli military retrieves bodies of 3 captives in Gaza

Hamas has said it will only release the remaining hostages in return…
Giants star breaks silence on bombshell 'abuse' and 'affairs' claims

Giants player speaks out on shocking accusations of ‘abuse’ and ‘infidelity’

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle has spoken out for the first…
A full breakdown of Operation Midnight Hammer, the 'largest B-2 operational strike in US history'

A full breakdown of Operation Midnight Hammer, the ‘largest B-2 operational strike in US history’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon on Sunday…
Trump admin tells US embassies to halt student visa interviews: Reports

State Department’s warning on global security issued

() On Sunday evening, the State Department issued a “worldwide caution” security…