Extreme Heat Wave Affecting 180 Million Across Central and Eastern US Expected to Continue Through Weekend

Amy Graff, Mark Walker

4d ago· 2 min readenNews

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A dangerous, long-lasting heat wave with triple-digit temperatures is affecting much of the central and eastern United States, with around 180 million people under extreme heat warnings or advisories. The heat is expected to continue through the weekend, with relief not arriving until Monday for much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast may see some relief over the weekend, but the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will remain hot.

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A dangerous, long-lasting heat wave that has brought triple-digit temperatures across much of the central and eastern United States was expected to continue Friday and through the weekend.

Around 180 million people were under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories on Friday, and many had already faced several days of severe warnings to avoid going outdoors in the hottest part of the day.

Typical warm summer weather is not likely to return to much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic until Monday.

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While relief could come to the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.

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