A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the Midwest and East Coast this week, bringing extreme temperatures and high humidity. In the Midwest, cities like Minneapolis and Chicago are experiencing heat indexes over 100 degrees, with little relief at night. Chicago has opened cooling centers and moved summer school programs indoors to protect residents. By midweek, the heat will shift eastward, affecting cities like Detroit and Washington, D.C., with temperatures feeling like the triple digits. The Northeast will see the peak of this heat wave on Thursday, with heat indexes around 105 degrees. Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., having caused over 13,000 deaths since 2018.
QUESTION: How might communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events like heat waves to ensure public safety?
What to expect as dangerous heat wave hits Midwest, Northeast
