Dangerous heatwave affects millions across US East Coast
Millions across the Eastern United States are experiencing a dangerous and record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures reaching approximately 40°C (104°F) and expected to persist through the Independence Day weekend.
Millions in the Eastern United States are enduring a significant and potentially record-setting heatwave, with temperatures reaching approximately 40°C (104°F). Major urban centers, including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., are among the areas most impacted. According to US meteorological services, this extreme heat is projected to persist across large parts of the central and eastern US until Friday, subsequently focusing on the East Coast through the Independence Day holiday weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) has characterized the conditions as a "dangerous and record heatwave" that will affect a substantial population for several days.
Sources: Le Monde