US Intense Heat Forecast: Northeast, Southwest Likely to Experience Heat-Related Concerns

The latest forecast said challenging heat conditions could become likely in the Southwest and Northeast US, resulting in record highs and heat-related health concerns.

Americans with travel plans should check the weather conditions before leaving, as troublesome heat could cause health-related concerns.

Recently, Nature World News reported that the Northeast could expect more rainy conditions. This weekend, there is a chance that the weather could likely change.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast revealed that prolonged heat could unfold in the Southern US this July, including in the West.

NWS advisory noted that expansive heat could likely be in parts of Alaska and the Lower 48 next week.

Challenging heat in the Northeast and Southwest

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Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California. The latest weather report showed that intense heat is expected in the Northeastern US and Southwest this week, bringing possible heat-related health concerns.

Furthermore, AccuWeather's latest forecast revealed that extreme heat could result in daily record highs, likely leading to trip-digit temperatures.

The hotter conditions could likely stay until the end of July in parts of the country, especially from Arizona to Texas.

Based on AccuWeather's outlook, the sizzling heat could emerge in Reno, Elko, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix.

As the summer season begins, the weather is expected to become more challenging in portions of the United States.

Furthermore, the NWS Weather Prediction Center explained that dangerous heat could also result in record-breaking heatwaves this weekend.

The advisory added that people could expect 105 to 115-degree heat indices in parts of the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Mid-South.

There is a chance that people could expect a brief relief from the hotter temperatures in the country.

Northeast weather forecast

Recently, portions of the Northeast recorded heavy rain and flooding concerns, causing many Americans to become stranded due to travel disruptions.

There is a chance that warm conditions could unfold in the Northeast until the end of the week. In June, Northeast residents suffered from dry conditions and hazy skies.

Based on AccuWeather's outlook, warmer conditions could unfold in Elko, Las Vegas, El Paso, Dallas, Oklahoma, Kansas City, De Moines, Minneapolis, Fargo, Omaha, Denver and Helena.

Temperature spikes could also emerge from July 27 to 29 in parts of the Northeast.

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Staying safe from the weather conditions

Americans should keep updated with the weather conditions this week, as the challenging weather could result in heat-related health concerns.

Older adults, outdoor workers, children and people with medical conditions could be at risk of the hotter weather.

Homeowners should check their temperatures for possible heat stress and heat stroke.

Furthermore, it is best to stay hydrated and always keep bottled water supplies. They should also consider looking for cooler environments.

Meanwhile, homeowners should not leave their children and pets unattended inside a hot car, which is dangerous for their safety.

Avoiding prolonged exposure to the hot weather will be the best to stay safe from the scorching heat.

Did you know?

According to National Weather Service (NWN), heatwaves and hot weather are considered deadly, causing one of the most weather-related deaths in the country.