More than 77 million Americans were under heat alerts to start the weekend as record high temperatures have become deadly.
More than 77 million Americans were under heat alerts to start the weekend as record high temperatures have become deadly in Pennsylvania and altered the 2022 New York City Triathlon.
On Saturday, Pennsylvania state officials said a 73-year-old man from Allentown died, in part due to heat exposure.The excessive heat in Pennsylvania turned deadly early this weekend after officials say a 77-year-old man died due to heat-related causes. An Excessive Heat Warning is in place for parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware through Sunday night.
The 2022 New York City Triathlon is still scheduled to continue on Sunday when the Heat Index is forecast to be up to 104 degrees along some parts of the event. However, organizers have decided to shorten parts of the event because of the dangerous heat as well. On Saturday, temperatures will be in the 90s, with heat index values ranging from 95 to 100 across northern Connecticut, western and eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. On Sunday, the heat index will cross into triple digits in Boston, New York City and Washington.
National Weather Service forecasters reported the extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.Heat Advisories are also sweeping across the Midwest and Central U.S., including Wichita, St. Louis, Des Moines and dipping south into Shreveport, Louisiana and Birmingham. Highs once again Friday will be in the mid-90s to low 100s with widespread heat index readings over 100.
As these temperatures continue to skyrocket, it’s imperative to take the proper precautions to stay cool and safe.FOX News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat explains on FOX Weather.
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