Life-Threatening Heat Wave Hits New York: How To Stay Safe

The Hudson Valley is staring down a dangerous heat wave. Experts say it could be deadly. Here’s how to protect yourself before it’s too late.

Absurd heat forecast for the Hudson Valley comes with several health issues.

Absurd Heat For The Hudson Valley

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Friday marks the official start of summer, and summer is coming in with a vengeance. As of this writing, the Hudson Valley is predicted to see multiple days of temperatures in the high 90s to 100 degrees.

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The current predicted high for Newburgh, New York, on Monday and Tuesday is 100 degrees, according to The Weather Channel. A cool down (sarcasm) of 97 degrees is expected on Wednesday.

This Sunday, temperatures will be in the mid to high 90s.

Tips To Stay Safe During the Upcoming Heat Wave

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With hot temperatures expected over the next few days, the American Red Cross says there are things Hudson Valley residents can do to stay safe.

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According to the Red Cross, the upcoming extreme heat can be "dangerous" and "even deadly." So the Red Cross urges everyone to take these critical steps.

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Signs Of Heat Illness

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The Red Cross also says it's "critical to act fast" if someone, or you, becomes ill due to the heat.

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Some signs of heat stroke are dizziness, lack of sweating, rapid heartbeat, and nausea.

The Most Extreme Temperatures in the History of Every State

LOOK: The most extreme temperatures in the history of every state

Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state. Each slide also reveals the all-time highest 24-hour precipitation record and all-time highest 24-hour snowfall.

Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order.

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Stacker ranked the most expensive climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by the total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation, based on 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The list starts with Hurricane Sally, which caused $7.3 billion in damages in 2020, and ends with a devastating 2005 hurricane that caused $170 billion in damage and killed at least 1,833 people. Keep reading to discover the 50 of the most expensive climate disasters in recent decades in the U.S.

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