Heatwave Expected to Hit Eastern U.S., Triggering Emergency Measures

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts that temperatures in Central Park, Manhattan, will soar to approximately 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. According to Jin10, with extremely high humidity, the perceived temperature could reach around 37.2 degrees Celsius. In response, New York City has activated its emergency heat plan to mitigate the impact of the extreme heat. A vast area stretching from New England southward to North Carolina and westward to Ohio is expected to experience record or near-record high temperatures at up to 57 weather observation points, including Newark, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The late spring heat surge is causing a sharp increase in electricity demand across the eastern U.S. To prepare for the anticipated rise in summer electricity demand and higher-than-usual temperatures, grid operators are urgently repairing power equipment. PJM Interconnection has issued an emergency alert for power load management to prevent widespread power outages.