A heat wave is expected to hit the US Northeast, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave is expected to last through the Fourth of July weekend, causing discomfort for those celebrating the holiday.
Heat-Related Illnesses
In Hamptonburgh, New York, a bus carrying Junior ROTC cadets experienced air conditioning failure, resulting in multiple heat-related illnesses. Some cadets were taken to hospitals as a precaution.
Dr. Alexander Azan of NYU Langone Health in New York warned that high air temperatures and humidity can be a dangerous combination, especially for people who are not acclimated to the heat.
Cities at Risk
Cities are particularly at risk due to the concentration of concrete, asphalt, and steel, which can retain heat. Vijay Limaye, a climate scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, noted that the temperature reading on a phone may not reflect the true temperature profile of the area.
New York City is taking steps to help those in need, with over 200 teams of government workers and volunteers checking on homeless people and encouraging them to get inside. The city will also have hundreds of cooling centers available, including the Javits Center convention hall and outdoor spots with misting fans.
Some businesses are also taking advantage of the heat wave. Acme Ice Co. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has seen an increase in demand for ice, with the owner hiring extra drivers and putting ice in different freezers to keep up with the demand.
The American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog in New York is allowing visitors to bring their dogs to cool off through Sunday. Executive Director Christopher Bromson said he got the idea from seeing his own Newfoundland sprawled on the museum’s cool floor.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
