24-06-2025
Americans moan, groan about 'oppressive' heat wave on social media
Everyone's feeling the heat.
A sweltering and record-setting heat wave, which extends from the Lower Mississippi Valley and Midwest to the East Coast, has made enjoying the summer, a time of leisure and fun, all but impossible. Heat warnings, most of which were issued over the weekend, remain in effect across much of the country.
Relief for certain regions is imminent or has already occurred, but most people, particularly those who reside in the Mid-Atlantic and eastern Ohio Valley, will have to contend with "several consecutive days of oppressive heat," according to a June 23 forecast by the National Weather Service.
While there's very little to do but watch and essentially wait for the heat to pass, some can't help but gripe about the unpleasant (and dangerous) weather. It's become, for lack of a better term, a talking point on social media in recent days as we all try to keep cool alone, but together.
Here's how some Americans are feeling about the heat.
When will the heat wave pass?
It all depends on where you live.
Some regions, including Iowa, Wisconsin, northern Michigan, the rest of the Great Lakes, northern New England and most of the Northeast, including Boston and New York City, will see relief in the coming days.
The worst of the heat, though, is expected to last through either Wednesday, June 25 or Thursday, June 26 in the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian region. As for the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley, it will be both uncomfortably hot and muggy through the rest of the week.
Internet reacts to US heat wave
The heat is making (some) Americans go feral.
Many have taken to social media to not only talk about the weather, but also to post weather-related content, specifically pictures or memes. Regular social media users, federal and state agencies and even politicians are all offering their "hot" takes in light of all the unpleasant weather.
Here's what folks all over the country are saying about the heat.
Change is in the air in NYC today…And also it's hot as hell out!#DontRankCuomo
Hello, New York City stay inside. It is simply too hot and I'm worried about your health. Heatstroke is no joke.
DC sunsets that almost make the heat wave worth it
I don't know who needs to read this but it's perfectly acceptable to run through the neighbour's sprinkler at 8am to help cool off during this heatwave.
Well, well, well. If it isn't our old nemesis deadly heatwave.
Baby, I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's 94°F outside. Your heatwave sound like light jacket weather.
'How are you handling the heat wave?'Me:
the idea that british heat waves are more special than the rest of the world is so deranged like a lot of places in the US also don't have central air conditioning in their homes ????
Even a Dairy Queen Blizzard doesn't stand a chance against a Virginia heat wave.
me with this heat wave
This heat wave is 𝗻𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗸𝗲.If you feel close to heat exhaustion, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 find the closest Mexican restaurant and order their largest 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮, STAT.
its a severe heat wave in my state... wym it might hit 110 today...?
it's gonna be HOT today
Feelin' hot hot hot! No matter the time of year or activity, it's important to stay hydrated and drink before you feel thirsty. The amount of water you need may increase if you are doing a strenuous activity like hiking or doomscrolling.
It's so hot out that people are swimming in the Charles River today.
days like today confirm for me that it is much better for it to be very cold out than very hot out
When it's 99 degrees outside so you go to hot yoga to cool off because it's only 95 degrees
Contributing: Doyle Rice and Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY
