Sweltering temperatures and oppressive humidity are set to grip the eastern United States this week, leaving millions of people bracing for a potentially life-threatening heat wave. According to meteorologists, a powerful high-pressure system will bring scorching heat and stifling humidity to a wide swath of the country, including major cities such as New York, Boston, and Washington D.C. Residents are advised to take precautions to stay cool, especially vulnerable populations like the elderly and young children, who are at risk of heat-related illnesses. As the heat index is expected to soar, authorities are urging people to stay hydrated, stay indoors during the hottest part of the day, and check on neighbors who may be struggling to cope with the extreme weather conditions.
Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, meteorologists say PBS
