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Deadly weather: at least one person died due to abnormal heat in New York

'24.07.2022'

Olga Derkach

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The city's New York City Medical Examiner's Office said one person died from heat exposure as a heat wave hit the city. Writes about it New York Post.

The victim, whose identity was not released, suffered from heart disease and emphysema.

On Saturday afternoon in Central Park, the thermometer rose to 94 degrees (34,4 Celsius), and the temperature was felt as 98 degrees (36,6 Celsius). According to forecasts, on Sunday, July 24, the heat will only intensify.

Sunday's maximum temperature is predicted to be 98 degrees (36,6 Celsius), beating the record of 97 degrees (36,1 Celsius) set on that date in 2010.

According to Marissa Lautenbacher, meteorologist for Fox Weather, with high humidity, such temperatures will be felt from 100 to 106 degrees (37,7-41,1 Celsius).

“It will be very stuffy. The air will be so warm and thick that it will be difficult for people to cool down,” Lautenbacher said.

But already on Monday, July 25, the temperature will drop below 90 (32,2 Celsius) again. If forecasts for Sunday and Monday hold up, the heatwave could last up to seven days, the city's longest period of such temperatures in nine years.

Temperatures are expected to reach a more or less comfortable 87 degrees (30,5 Celsius) on Tuesday.

About 60 customers in New York City experienced power outages, the utility said.

The air quality and heat alert is in effect until 20:00 July 24.

On the subject: Over 30 Ways to Beat the New York Heat This Summer

Heat warnings and advisories were issued across the country this weekend, affecting more than 77 million Americans. Europeans were also sweltering in the intense heat, and on July 23, forest fires broke out in the tourist center of Greece.

Dr. Elan Levy, medical director of Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, said it's best to avoid going outside during the hottest part of the day and for anyone with symptoms including headache, dizziness, confusion, excessive sweating and muscle spasms should go to a cool place. City Cooling Centers operate in libraries, nursing homes, NYCHA facilities, and community centers in all five boroughs.

"If your symptoms don't improve after you've retired from a hot environment, you may need to seek medical attention," Levy said.

Scorching temperatures have forced many New Yorkers to go to the beach, but the danger of shark attacks has forced authorities to close the beaches.

"We will reopen the beach when it is safe to do so," the Parks Department tweeted.

"Unbearable. I can't wait for spring," said Tatiana Rodriguez, 35, of the Bronx.

Shanice London, 27, a Harlem resident, said she had no plans to go out at all.

27-year-old Isabelle Shen, a resident of Manhattan, sat on the beach with a towel covering her face and body.

“Why do I have a towel on my head? Because it's hot and that's the best way to stay cool,” she said. My plan for tomorrow is to stay at home. I'm an avid rock climber, so I'll just go to the gym."

West Village resident Ray Tran, 26, said she has devised a strategy for when to bring her 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier out to keep cool.

“I wait for the cloud to come and walk my dog. I return home when the clouds clear and the sun returns,” Tran said.

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