Following a more refreshing air mass across the northeastern United States this weekend, warmer and more humid air will make a comeback next week, but not to the extreme proportions as this past heat wave.

"We expect a return of above-normal temperatures and higher humidity levels across the Northeast early next week," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Michael Doll said.

However, highs 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit above normal during the heat wave will be replaced with highs only a few degrees above normal on most days next week.

This will result in high temperatures in the 80s F for much of the region with a few days at or above 90 F along the Atlantic Seaboard.

Average temperatures this time of year range from the lower 80s F across New England and interior portions of the Northeast to the mid- and upper 80s F along the Atlantic Seaboard from New York City to Washington, D.C.

While portions of the Northeast may reach 90 F or higher on a few days next week, humidity levels are not expected to be as extreme as during the July Fourth holiday. This will lead to AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures peaking much closer to 100 than 110.

"While humidity levels are not expected to be as oppressive as during this past heat wave, it will still feel uncomfortable for a few days," Doll said.

While it will be neither as hot nor as oppressive, those spending long hours outside should still drink plenty of fluids, wear light-colored clothing and wear sunscreen to protect themselves from the dangerous UV rays of the sun.

Residents will be able to partake in outdoor activities with a bit more ease, including golfing, running and hiking. Still, the best times to do these activities are during the morning or early evening hours when the sun is not at its peak strength.

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Running air conditioners and fans will be a must once again, especially in the heavy urban areas. Energy demands will increase once again as a result.

Suburban areas may be able to turn ACs and fans off during the overnight hours, as low temperatures are forecast to fall into the 60s F. However, most urban areas will still require the need for these operations at night, with overnight lows closer to 70 F.

The worst of the heat and humidity next week will remain confined to the Central states.

Overall, much of the span of the week could be dry across a large portion of the region. However, a few disturbances may sweep from the upper Great Lakes and northern Plains into the Northeast on a couple of occasions to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Another bout of cooler air may arrive later in the week.

"This heat surge is expected to be fairly brief, as there are indications of a shot of cooler air arriving during the latter part of next week," Doll said.

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