Around 128 million Americans spanning from Louisiana to Maine are currently under heat advisories this Wednesday due to a severe heat wave impacting a large portion of the U.S. However, some relief is expected to arrive starting on Thursday. Numerous record high temperatures were broken on Tuesday across the Northeast region. Tourists and locals in New York City experienced triple-digit temperatures, with Central Park hitting a record high temperature for June 24 at 99 degrees. Individuals expressed their discomfort with one New Yorker describing the weather as feeling like “an armpit out here.” Visitors from Georgia adjusted their sightseeing plans, opting for frequent breaks at their hotel to escape the heat. Meanwhile, residents in Boston endured a record-breaking daily high of 101 degrees, leading some workers to leave their construction jobs early due to the extreme conditions. In Norfolk, Massachusetts, two firefighters were hospitalized for heat exhaustion after battling a house fire. Down in Charlotte, North Carolina, fans attending a Club World Cup soccer match faced the challenge of the scorching sun but were advised to stay hydrated. Marines based in Quantico, Virginia, were under a “Black Flag Warning,” halting non-essential outdoor activities as temperatures soared to 103 degrees in the area. The ongoing heat wave has also strained the power grid, leaving tens of thousands without electricity on Tuesday. Looking ahead, CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan forecasts temperatures to remain significantly above average on Wednesday before a cold front sweeps through, offering some respite to the Northeast along with a chance of severe storms. The Southeast is anticipated to maintain above-average temperatures on Thursday. Additionally, former U.S. ambassador to Israel weighs in on the Israel-Iran ceasefire, and Fed Chair Powell comments on the economy’s resilience amidst uncertainties. Discussions on future Iran negotiations and NATO defense spending are also in the spotlight.
