Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Heatwave Scorches Central, Eastern US; Millions Warned
A big heatwave is happening in the middle and eastern parts of the US, making it super hot.
Many people are being told to stay inside to avoid the heat.
The hot weather is because of something called an upper-level ridge.
People are trying to cool off by going to places like beaches, fountains, and areas with shade.
The temperature is expected to get really high, maybe in the high 90s, but it will feel even hotter because of the heat index, which could be over 100 degrees.
Millions across the Central and Eastern US are under heatwave warnings.
The heatwave is caused by an upper-level ridge.
People are taking measures to stay cool, like seeking shade and going to beaches.
Temperatures are expected to reach the high 90s.
The heat index is expected to be well above 100 degrees.
- Who
- Millions of people in the affected areas.
- What
- A heatwave is affecting the Central and Eastern United States.
- When
- As of July 29-30, 2025.
- Where
- Central and Eastern United States, including New York and Washington.
- Why
- The heatwave is driven by an upper-level ridge.
- Affected Region
- Central and Eastern US
- Cause
- Upper-level ridge
- Actions Taken
- People staying indoors, seeking shade, cooling off in water
- Temperature
- Expected in the high 90s
- Heat Index
- Well above 100 degrees