Northeast Faces Once-in-a-Century Heat Wave with Record Temperatures
A significant and early-season heat wave is impacting the Northeast, with heat advisories issued across a densely populated corridor from Washington, D.C., to Boston. According to Newsweek, the combination of high temperatures, elevated humidity, and warm overnight lows is creating dangerous conditions, with 'feels like' temperatures reaching the mid-90s to near 100°F (35-38°C). Meteorologists warn that this heat wave could be a 'once-in-a-century' event if certain temperature thresholds are met. Daily temperature records are expected to be broken in multiple locations, including Philadelphia and Dulles International Airport, where highs could reach 98°F (37°C). The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued prolonged advisories for areas such as New York City, northern New Jersey, Philadelphia, and southern New England, with some advisories lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Relief is anticipated later in the week as showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring cooler conditions. 
