Temperatures will soon reach the low 80s in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, according to the National Weather Service.
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NEW YORK – Much of the eastern United States will soon experience unseasonably warm, summer-like weather.
The National Weather Service announced that temperatures will reach the low 80s across parts of the Mid-Atlantic coast and the Southeast from Tuesday, April 14 through Thursday, April 16. The Bureau of Meteorology’s X Weather Prediction Center said parts of the East Coast would get their “first taste of summer”. Some forecasts say the heat index could reach 90 degrees in some areas.
Parts of the East Coast were already feeling warm temperatures on Friday, April 10th.
Temperatures in and around Washington, D.C., reached the low 70s on April 10th. Pittsburgh reached the mid-70s, according to the local weather bureau.
Temperatures in the New York City metropolitan area were expected to experience mild temperatures in the 60s on Saturday, April 11, but city emergency management officials warned of an increased risk of wildfires. Forecasters expected low humidity and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph. AccuWeather warned that dry brush and fallen leaves, as well as strong winds and dry air, will lead to warmer temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires next week.
The New York Weather Bureau said Monday is expected to be markedly warmer, with temperatures expected to remain above normal through most of the week.
Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected across the central United States.
Rising temperatures along the East Coast continue to make March the hottest in the continental United States since records began more than 130 years ago. According to the National Center for Environmental Information, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, March temperatures set a new 12-month record, USA TODAY reported.
It’s hard to blame climate change for one singular heatwave, but climate scientists warn that global temperatures will rise over time. In the short term, a strong El Niño is expected, a natural phenomenon that is accompanied by an increase in surface ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, which could also cause global temperatures to rise.
Because of the high temperatures, forecasters said to stay hydrated, limit time spent outdoors, take breaks in the shade and avoid leaving children and pets in cars.
Contributors: Dinah Voyles Pulver and Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Eduardo Cuevas is based in New York City. Contact us via email (emcuevas1@usatoday.com) or Signal (emcuevas.01).
