Here’s the latest:• Millions of Americans under heat alerts: More than 100 million Americans, including those in the highly populated I-95 corridor, are under heat alerts through the weekend.
A heat emergency is in effect for Washington, DC, where upper 90s and even triple-digit temperatures for the first time since 2016 will be possible.
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser said an extended heat emergency will remain activated throughout the weekend and into next week.
Philadelphia has heat alerts in place through the weekend, with temperatures expected to feel close to 99 degrees.
New Jersey’s heat alerts are in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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CNN, National Hurricane Center, California Department of Forestry, South, FBI, National Weather Service, ., . Maryland Gov, New, Gov, Tuesday, New York City, state’s Department of Public Health
Locations:
Ohio, Mexico, Washington, DC, Gulf, South Texas, California, Colusa County, New Mexico, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Washington , DC, . Maryland, New York City, New York, Philadelphia, California , Arizona, Utah, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas , Sacramento, Bakersfield , California