Why New Yorkers may have to pay sky-high electricity bill from next month
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National Weather Service
(NWS) issued a sweeping series of extreme
heat warnings
and advisories amid dangerous temperatures and parts of the Southeast coast could experience the brunt of the sweltering conditions.
Heat advisory for New York
People in New York should brace for another high electricity bill from next month as another wave of heat and humidity is set to envelop the city this week, reports NBC News.
The NWS has issued a heat advisory for New York on Monday and Tuesday that warned of heat index values of up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. 'These conditions are dangerous to health,' the Notify NYC alert said. The weather department warned that people at highest risk are those who are without air conditioning, people with chronic health conditions and people who work outside.
The heat will begin to build overnight Sunday into early Monday morning and will continue until at least Wednesday, with heat advisories in place for the next three days, the NWS said in an area forecast discussion.
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Heat advisories are also in place for New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the NWS said. Heat indexes in South Jersey, near Philadelphia, are expected to reach from 100-105 degrees, with the potential to be higher, a NWS area discussion from Mt. Holly, New Jersey, said.
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Boston — also under a heat advisory — is expected to face heat indexes in the mid- to upper 90s, according to the NWS.
11 US states brace for extreme heat
According to NWS Extreme Heat Warning map and recent reports, extreme heat warnings are in effect for 11 states—affecting hundreds of cities and millions of residents, reports Newsweek. In total, 123 million people are under heat alerts through the first half of the week, with some alerts in effect through at least Wednesday.
The NWS advised: "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors." Officials asked citizens not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach deadly temperatures within minutes.
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"For the Heat Advisory, warm and muggy conditions will continue early this morning. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 111 to 115 expected," the NWS said.
"Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke"
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