Heat, humidity to swelter Ohio Valley and Northeast by midweek
By
Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jun 8, 2020 11:08 AM EDT
Summertime heat and humidity will shift and surge into much of the northeastern United States into the middle of the week, and forecasters say Cristobal's path will play a part in temperatures reaching near-record high levels in some locations.
Due to the counterclockwise flow of air around Cristobal, hot and more humid air will spread northward to the east of the storm's track as it races northward across the Mississippi River Valley through Tuesday night.
This will place locations such as Detroit, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, New York, in the core of the surge of steamy air.
"Temperatures will end up being 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal with a scattering of 90s F," AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys said.
Factoring in humidity and sunshine, AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are likely to run 4-8 degrees above the actual thermometer reading during the afternoon hours.
"Anyone outdoors will need to stay hydrated and reduce strenuous activities if possible," AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson said.
Remember to never leave a child or pet in a locked vehicle, even with the windows cracked, as the temperature can rise to lethal levels in a matter of minutes.
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The core of the heat is expected to expand farther to the east at midweek, with record high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s F possible around Syracuse and Albany, New York, and Scranton, Pennsylvania.
If Buffalo reaches 91 F on Wednesday, this would tie the city's daily record set way back in 1895.
In Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, record heat is not in store, but air conditioners will be running at full throttle with highs in the lower to middle 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Baltimore could come close to Wednesday's daily record of 97 F set in 1964. A slight breeze off the ocean will keep Boston and New York City from coming close to 90 either day.
With pools and parks beginning to reopen with some modifications amid the pandemic, the hot days should offer great opportunities to take a dip.
However, those outside during Wednesday afternoon will need to keep a close watch on the sky or their AccuWeather app as showers and heavy thunderstorms will be marching eastward along a cold front. The bulk of the storms may hold off until late Wednesday afternoon and overnight for most of the Northeast.
Given the hot, humid air in place, AccuWeather forecasters say that some of the storms can be severe with hail, damaging winds and downpours being the main threats.
Behind the front, temperatures will be trimmed by 5-15 degrees across the region late in the week.
Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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Heat, humidity to swelter Ohio Valley and Northeast by midweek
By Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jun 8, 2020 11:08 AM EDT
Summertime heat and humidity will shift and surge into much of the northeastern United States into the middle of the week, and forecasters say Cristobal's path will play a part in temperatures reaching near-record high levels in some locations.
Due to the counterclockwise flow of air around Cristobal, hot and more humid air will spread northward to the east of the storm's track as it races northward across the Mississippi River Valley through Tuesday night.
This will place locations such as Detroit, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, New York, in the core of the surge of steamy air.
"Temperatures will end up being 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal with a scattering of 90s F," AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys said.
Factoring in humidity and sunshine, AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are likely to run 4-8 degrees above the actual thermometer reading during the afternoon hours.
"Anyone outdoors will need to stay hydrated and reduce strenuous activities if possible," AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson said.
Remember to never leave a child or pet in a locked vehicle, even with the windows cracked, as the temperature can rise to lethal levels in a matter of minutes.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APP
The core of the heat is expected to expand farther to the east at midweek, with record high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s F possible around Syracuse and Albany, New York, and Scranton, Pennsylvania.
If Buffalo reaches 91 F on Wednesday, this would tie the city's daily record set way back in 1895.
In Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, record heat is not in store, but air conditioners will be running at full throttle with highs in the lower to middle 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Baltimore could come close to Wednesday's daily record of 97 F set in 1964. A slight breeze off the ocean will keep Boston and New York City from coming close to 90 either day.
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With pools and parks beginning to reopen with some modifications amid the pandemic, the hot days should offer great opportunities to take a dip.
However, those outside during Wednesday afternoon will need to keep a close watch on the sky or their AccuWeather app as showers and heavy thunderstorms will be marching eastward along a cold front. The bulk of the storms may hold off until late Wednesday afternoon and overnight for most of the Northeast.
Given the hot, humid air in place, AccuWeather forecasters say that some of the storms can be severe with hail, damaging winds and downpours being the main threats.
Behind the front, temperatures will be trimmed by 5-15 degrees across the region late in the week.
Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
Report a Typo