Currently, 135 million Americans are suffering from an unending heat wave.

TFD – A severe heat wave is sweeping across the United States, affecting over 135 million people and potentially breaking records. As temperatures soar to unprecedented levels, meteorologists warn of increased risks of heat-related illnesses, urging residents to stay safe and hydrated. Relief is expected later this week.

Meteorologists warned on Wednesday that the intense heat wave that is sweltering the nation and approaching the summer solstice is predicted to get worse over the next few days, possibly shattering records and affecting over 135 million people.

Temperatures will rise into the 90s, and in certain areas they may surpass 100 degrees, from the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic to New England, according to AccuWeather.

Certain parts of the United States, including Caribou, Maine, where records date back to 1939, were already experiencing the affects of the intense heat on Wednesday. The weather service posted on social media, “The heat index at Caribou currently stands at 103F.” “That’s an unofficial all-time record.” The National Weather Service predicts that on Thursday, the heat index in some areas of the state would increase even more, to 105 °F.

Through Saturday, daytime highs in the Pittsburgh area are predicted to reach 110 degrees. Through Friday, it’s predicted that the heat index in Northern Indiana and Northwest Ohio would soar to 102. On Sunday, the temperature in Washington, D.C., might reach 101.

Forecasters stated that little relief would come from overnight lows in the 70s. High humidity greatly raises the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for outdoor workers, the National Weather Service cautioned.

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“On Wednesday and Thursday, the Ohio Valley and Northeast will see daily temperature records challenged as high pressure continues to build in the East. The region will have highs of 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which might lead to heat-related diseases, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus.

According to AccuWeather, the Midwest and Northeast will experience a cold front that will bring relief from the heat at the end of this weekend and early next week.

Maine’s unprecedented heat

Meteorologist Angela LaFlash works at the NWS station in Caribou, Maine, where temperatures have been increasing and hitting record highs since Tuesday.

LaFlash said, “My goodness, the heat we’ve had has been unbelievable.” It’s been warm because yesterday was the first excessive heat warning our office has ever issued.

The weather service reports that when the heat index rises above 105 for two hours or longer, an excessive heat warning is issued.

According to LaFlash, the region’s normal temperature is in the mid-70s, therefore the heat is much above usual.

Meteorologist Stephen Baron of the NWS station in Gray, Maine, which also issued an excessive heat warning, explained that southern Maine usually does not experience heat like this until the dog days of August.

He declared, “It’s regarded as a dangerous heat.” “If you must be outside, be sure to drink plenty of water and take pauses.

According to LaFlash, a cold front that was moving through northern Canada will start to cool the area by Thursday night and perhaps bring showers.