News about heat index • Weather

Did you know? In high humidity, sweat doesn't evaporate efficiently, reducing the body's ability to cool. This can escalate to serious health conditions. Monitor humidity levels and take precautions. #HeatwaveAwarenessWeek #DidYouKnow #HumidityAwareness #HealthTips #HeatSafety pic.x.com/MJb69Pnzaj

Summer has taken its time arriving in the Northeast, but it's coming in HOT. Triple-digit heat indices will be common through next week, with oppressive humidity. Record-breaking heat will be dangerous to those working and playing outdoors so take precautions. pic.x.com/4uSlhj3Vzb

Early summer heat and humidity will lead to heat index values near 100°F across parts of southern New England. As a result, a Heat Advisory has been issued for Thursday afternoon #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.x.com/uCid7Jr8S0

[Dangerous Heat & Humidity Expected Next Week] There is high confidence in several days of dangerous heat and humidity in the Mon through Wed time frame of next week. We will have more specific details later in the week, but the potential for Heat Indices of 100-105+ will exist. pic.x.com/ObrZ5f6NYl