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A hot, humid pattern keeps highs in the mid-90s to around 100°F with heat indices of 100–107°F through Saturday, triggering heat advisories. The Labor Day weekend stays mostly dry with only a slim chance of isolated showers as a weakening front approaches; relief isn’t expected until mid-September when the ridge weakens and showers return.
A Severe Weather Alert Day covers Pittsburgh through late Friday as hot, humid air fuels strong to severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a brief tornado; a Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 pm for several counties. The heaviest storm window is late Wednesday into Thursday, with another chance Friday (Impact Day). Rain should taper by Friday night, setting up a drier, more comfortable Labor Day weekend.
Two rounds of scattered thunderstorms are expected in south-central Pennsylvania on Wednesday and Thursday, with potential for damaging winds, heavy rain and flash flooding. Wednesday is an Alert Day and Thursday an Impact Day, while a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. brings highs in the 90s and heat indices near 100. Conditions are forecast to ease by the weekend.
Strong thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Michigan on Wednesday, bringing large hail, isolated tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, and 70 mph wind gusts per the National Weather Service. A line of storms is moving southeast across the state, with mid-Michigan and the Thumb at the highest risk and major cities like Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Saginaw and metro Detroit in the path. Storms are anticipated to develop in southeast Michigan around 2 p.m. and persist until midnight. Separately, a heat advisory remains in effect for southern Michigan, with heat indices around 102 degrees.
USC's Week 0 home opener against San Jose State drew a sparse crowd at the LA Coliseum due to an extreme heat advisory, with kickoff at 94°F and a real feel of 104°F; attendance grew late as the student section started filling in, though the sparsity on the west side remained notable.
New York City braces for another heat wave as a heat advisory is issued through Friday, with high humidity pushing the 'feels like' temperature toward 104F. Cooling centers will reopen, cooling vans will be deployed, and city crews will clear drainage basins in preparation for possible rain and flash floods, while officials urge vulnerable residents to seek air-conditioned spaces and check on neighbors.
A heat wave is forecast for inland Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity counties this week, with triple-digit highs and Trinity County possibly reaching 114–116°F on Tuesday and Wednesday; inland Mendocino could hit 100s–108, while coastal Humboldt stays cooler in the 60s–70s. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for interior areas, starting Monday, with heat potentially persisting into the end of the week. Patchy smoke may affect the region, and residents should stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak sun, check on vulnerable neighbors, and ensure pets have shade and water.
A multi-state forecast warns of rounds of showers and potentially severe thunderstorms across DC, Maryland and Virginia Saturday, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes possible, plus flash flood risks. Heat indices near 105°F and wildfire smoke reduce air quality, though smoke is expected to retreat later in the day. Heat advisories are in effect with improvements anticipated Sunday, when skies should be mostly sunny and temperatures drop into the upper 80s.
A multi-day heat wave hits Southern California with LA-area temperatures expected in the 90s (and inland near 100), likely tying or breaking more than a dozen local records. A coast-wide heat advisory (10 a.m.–8 p.m.) runs through Friday as officials warn of heat-related illness and urge precautions. Weak onshore winds mean slow cooling along the coast, with 95-degree highs in Pasadena, San Gabriel and Burbank and 94 in Long Beach; Santa Monica Pier may reach 85. Beach warnings due to high bacteria levels persist, and officials caution against heat exposure, especially for vulnerable groups. A second hot spell is forecast for early next week, potentially surpassing monthly records, while the risk of fires remains possible but not widespread thanks to recent rainfall.
Experts warn East Texans about the health risks of microplastic particles from plastic water bottles, which can break down and release chemicals when exposed to high temperatures in hot cars, especially during a heatwave, potentially leading to health issues such as reproductive problems and cancer.
Experts warn that hot temperatures in East Texas can cause plastic water bottles to break down and release microplastics, which may pose health risks, emphasizing the importance of reducing plastic use during extreme heat.
Nearly half of the U.S. population is under heat alerts due to a heat dome causing extreme temperatures across many major cities, including Orlando, New Orleans, and St. Louis, with others under lower-tier advisories.
A three-day heatwave with real-feel temperatures up to 104°F is impacting the NYC area, prompting heat advisories, cooling centers, and emergency measures to protect vulnerable populations, with relief expected by Thursday as cooler weather arrives.
The DC area is experiencing intense heat with heat indexes approaching 110°F, accompanied by a chance of thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening, with increased storm activity expected over the weekend due to a cold front. The region is under a Level 1 risk for severe storms, and a heat advisory is in effect, emphasizing the need for heat safety precautions.
A heat advisory is in effect for most of the region with temperatures feeling like 105-110°F due to tropical humidity. Strong thunderstorms are possible this evening, with more turbulent weather expected over the weekend, including potential severe storms on Saturday and Sunday. A pattern change is anticipated next Thursday bringing cooler temperatures into August.