ORLANDO, Fla. – We Floridians are no strangers to heat, but on Tuesday, folks further north will get a taste of our summer sizzle.
An early summer heat wave is sweeping across the East Coast, pushing temperatures well above average from Washington, D.C., to Boston.
While Orlando is expected to reach around 93 degrees (feeling like 100 degrees), cities like Philadelphia and New York City could feel even hotter, with temperatures soaring to 100-110 degrees.
What’s happening?
A strong upper-level ridge, often called a “hot dome,” has settled over the Eastern Seaboard. This high-pressure system is like a lid on a boiling pot, trapping heat at the surface.
When you mix that with light winds, strong sunshine, and lingering humidity, it creates a perfect storm for heat advisories stretching from the Deep South through the Great Lakes and Northeast. There are even extreme heat warnings along the coast from the Carolinas to Maine.
Here in Florida, the same high keeps our temperatures warm but close to normal for this time of year, thanks to our daily sea breezes.
In the coming days, some cities could break record highs or record warm minimum temperatures. Heat stress can be dangerous, especially in areas that aren’t used to it.
While we’re accustomed to the heat in Florida, this serves as a reminder that extreme temperatures can affect places far beyond the Sunshine State. If you’re traveling north this week, be prepared for a heat that might feel more intense than what you experience at home.
Stay cool and hydrated, whether you’re in Florida or feeling the heat elsewhere!