Reminder to check out NWS HeatRisk! A new experimental product for the central and eastern U.S. (already used in the West for several years). It places forecast high and low temperatures into climatological context and health-related thresholds.
wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/
Record-breaking #heat is forecast to expand from the Midwest and Great Lakes to the Northeast this week, potentially lingering through early next week. The duration of this heat wave is notable and potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations.
Here are the latest Key Messages for the ongoing heat wave that will continue to impact much of the central and eastern U.S. into next week.
You can explore daily HeatRisk maps for the entire contiguous U.S. at - wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/
Daily rates of heat related emergency department visits in the Mid-Atlantic region have shot up this past weekend and well above the 95th percentile. In case you were wondering why we message the dangerous heat potential even though “it’s called summer”. ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/h…
⚠️🌡️ A slew of Excessive Heat Warnings & Heat Advisories are in place for Mon 11 AM-8 PM. Additionally, Excessive Heat Watches have been issued for much of the area on Tue 11 AM-8 PM. This does come with a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms each day. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx
🌀 Debby is forecast to bring heavy rain to portions of FL and the Southeast this week. Heavy rain will likely result in widespread severe, potentially historic, flash and urban flooding near the Southeast Coast and considerable flash and urban flooding in northern Florida.
There’s a separate heavy rain threat along the East Coast tonight worth monitoring… folks in PA, northern NJ, NYC, and Long Island should keep an eye out for intense rainfall rates and flash flooding for the evening commute and hours afterward.
The risk for flash flooding will continue to increase this evening and into the overnight hours. Rain amounts of 4-8" are possible along & west of the Blue Ridge with 2-4" further east. Remember if you see high water turn around don't drown. More at weather.gov/lwx.