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14 clusters · 25 sources · 76 days · First seen 3 months ago · Last updated 14 days ago

Northeast US heat wave extends into August

Overview

The heat wave that dominated the Northeast corridor from mid‑May through July continued unabated into mid‑July. A National Weather Service heat advisory issued on July 13 covered southern New England on July 14‑15, projecting heat‑index values near 100 °F in Suffolk County and urging residents—especially older adults, infants, outdoor workers and those without air‑conditioning—to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity, wear light clothing and use the Bourne cooling center.

The pattern persisted into early August. The Climate Prediction Center’s 6‑10‑day outlook (issued July 30) calls for above‑average temperatures across all six New England states from August 5‑9, with elevated humidity. Simultaneously, the region is expected to receive above‑normal precipitation, bringing scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms. Cities such as Portland, ME and Hartford, CT may see brief heavy rain that could cause temporary ponding on roads and reduced visibility. The added rain should ease drought concerns but may disrupt outdoor events, prompting residents to monitor local forecasts and plan activities accordingly.

Entities

National Weather Service · Climate Prediction Center · New England

Timeline

14 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
New England Heat and Rain Forecast for Early August
New England faces above‑average heat and increased rain, with scattered thunderstorms expected across six states from Aug 5‑9, potentially disrupting outdoor events.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Southern New England Heat Advisory Issued for July 14‑15
Heat advisory for southern New England (including Suffolk County) July 14‑15 warns of near‑100°F heat index, urges precautions, and opens a Bourne cooling center.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Southern New England braces for hot humid days and scattered thunderstorms
Southern New England will see hot, humid days with heat indices in the 90s, scattered thunderstorms Thursday‑Friday, and sunny, milder weekend weather.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Albany June heat, tornado and thunderstorms highlighted in Eastern US weather reports
Albany's June 2026 warmth and EF1 tornado were followed by July 6 rain, thunderstorms and high humidity across the U.S. East region.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Northeast US Heat Wave Swamps Boston and New Jersey in Early July
Boston hit 100°F on July 2, extending an extreme‑heat advisory through Saturday, while New Jersey saw 105°F and heavy traffic as the Northeast swelters in early July 2026.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
New England faces six‑day heat wave with temperatures near 100°F
A six‑day heat wave will hit southern New England, with temps near 100°F and high humidity raising health risks; officials urge hydration and early‑day activity.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
New Jersey set for two sunny days before unsettled weather returns
New Jersey will have sunny, low‑humidity weather on Wednesday‑Thursday before showers and thunderstorms arrive Thursday night through Saturday.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Northeastern US faces rain and thunderstorms as summer begins
Rain and thunderstorms will hit New Jersey and Ithaca, NY as summer begins, with a Flood Watch in NJ and additional showers later in the week.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Northeast US braced for heavy rain as summer officially begins
Heavy rain is forecast for the US Northeast as summer begins, while above‑average heat spreads nationwide, bringing flood risks in cities and drought relief in the Southwest.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
New Jersey’s final spring week brings sunshine, then Thursday heat and storms
New Jersey’s spring ends with sunny, mild days Monday‑Wednesday, then a hot 90°F Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms before temperatures normalize.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Boston experiences near‑record heat and humidity in early summer
Boston heat peaks at 89°F with rising humidity, low‑chance storms, and cooler coastal breezes; the weekend is forecast sunny and pleasant.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
New Jersey week forecast mixes warm temperatures, high heat and scattered storms
New Jersey's forecast moves from mild, sunny days early in the week to humid, potentially severe thunderstorms midweek, with 90°F heat and high humidity expected Thursday and Friday.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Northeast U.S. Braces for Hot Summer Temperatures
The Northeast U.S. will see low‑90°F temperatures and rising humidity this week, with possible heat‑wave‑level heat next week and scattered thunderstorms.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
New England heat wave brings 90°F temps, humidity, and storms
New England faces a hot, humid stretch with temps near 90°F and possible thunderstorms before a cooling front arrives.

Sources

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