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Aston-Brookhaven, PA
Schools
Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave
Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave Sixty-three Philadelphia schools will dismiss classes early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a heat wave, authorities said. The school district on Monday, Aug. 26 announced school will close three hours early on those days due to hot temperatures in the forecast. Schools will adequate air-conditioning will remain open.

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
News
Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns
Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns Gov. Kathy Hochul is warnig New Yorkers that severe heat and high humidity will pose a significant health risk from Monday, July 15, through Wednesday, July 17. Temperatures during that stretch are likely to bring dangerous heat indexes between 95 and 104 degrees across the entire state.  New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, and Southern Tier, also have a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in the afternoon into the evening on Monday. Air quality health advisories for ozone are also in effect for New York City and Long Island on Monday from 11 a.m. to 11 p…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
Weather
First Summer Heatwave Ahead: Here's When Forecasters Say Temps Will Soar In Northeast First Summer Heatwave Ahead: Here's When Forecasters Say Temps Will Soar In Northeast
First Summer Heatwave Ahead: Here's When Forecasters Say Temps Will Soar In Northeast Enjoy that low electric bill while you can. Later this month, the air conditionings will most definitely be needed, forecasters are saying. The days leading up to the mid-June mark are expected to be sunny with low-humidity, and cooler nights, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. Temps and humidity will begin to ramp up over Father's Day Weekend, with the first heat wave of the season expected next week, AccuWeather says (see weather map above). A heat wave is when temps are higher than average, with or without humidity, for at least two consecutive days, the outlet e…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hagerstown, MD
Schools
Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation
Washington County High School Evacuated, Dismissed Early For HazMat Situation Some students in Washington County got an unexpected half-day while fire crews investigated a HazMat situation at Boonsboro High School on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on June 3, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services and fire and rescue personnel from multiple agencies were called to the building, which had to be evacuated after "a substance was discovered in the mechanical room."  Be advised at this time the Boonsboro Fire Department and Washington County DES HazMat crews are investigating a HazMat... Posted by Boonsboro Fire Department on Monda…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
News
'Hot As Hell': AC Outage Has Arlington Moviegoers Sweltering Through 'Barbenheimer' 'Hot As Hell': AC Outage Has Arlington Moviegoers Sweltering Through 'Barbenheimer'
'Hot As Hell': AC Outage Has Arlington Moviegoers Sweltering Through 'Barbenheimer' The movie theater was a hot place to be this weekend with the blockbuster releases of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" — literally. The air conditioning at Regal Ballston Quarter is out, making for a sweltering experience. "Warning: As of Thursday aka the release of Barbenheimer madness, the air conditioning was nonfunctional at the Ballston theater," one Yelper said. "We checked out the theater, and it felt like 85 degrees in there. We waited 15 minutes in line at concessions for a manager to process our refund. When I told a friend about our experience, she said she went there for a movie a mo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown, NJ
News
No AC Closes Jersey Shore Hospital ER, Patients Diverted (DEVELOPING) No AC Closes Jersey Shore Hospital ER, Patients Diverted (DEVELOPING)
No AC Closes Jersey Shore Hospital ER, Patients Diverted (Developing) Air conditioning was not working at a Jersey Shore hospital forcing its emergency room to temporarily close Wednesday, July 20, officials confirmed. The malfunction at Riverview Medical Center occurred around 9 a.m. as temps climbed into the 90s. HAPPENING NOW: Riverview Medical Center in Redbank transporting multiple patients to other facilities after experiencing a power outage. pic.twitter.com/XX0aesZgcW — The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) July 20, 2022 The following statement was released to News12: This morning, some of the air conditioning units at Hackensack Meridian Rivervie…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales
Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of cutting air conditioning in its stores in an attempt to lower company expenses, according to a new report from CNN. The news outlet said in a report on Tuesday, June 28, that Bank of America conducted store visits and found that the stores are cutting the AC to try to recover for lower sales. Representatives for Bed Bath & Beyond told CNN that "... no Bed Bath & Beyond stores were directed to adjust their air conditioning and there have been no corporate policy changes in regard to utilities usage." CNN reported that the analysts from Bank …

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by Nicole Valinote
Newark, NJ
News
Newark Opens Cooling Centers As Temps Begin To Soar Newark Opens Cooling Centers As Temps Begin To Soar
Newark Opens Cooling Centers As Temps Begin To Soar With temperatures expected to hit triple-digits by the weekend, officials in Newark have opened cooling stations for all residents as well as for senior citizens specifically.  The heat wave beginning Tuesday is expected to last through the weekend. The very old, the very young and other vulnerable people are urged to be careful during periods of peak high temperatures, which usually come in the early and mid-afternoon.  Everyone should drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned areas as much as possible, and wear loose, lightweight clothing.  The locations and schedule…

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by Paul Milo
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Change Made In Fairfield County Primary Polling Site Change Made In Fairfield County Primary Polling Site
Change Made In Fairfield County Primary Polling Site Related story: Vote Now In Our Poll: Gap Tightening In CT Race For Governor Voters beware. It's not disenfranchisement that is prompting local election officials to move a polling place for Tuesday's primary elections.  Apparently, the continued sizzling hot, humid weather has forced town officials to adjust one of its polling places for the Tuesday, Aug. 14 primaries, according to the Registrar of Voters Office.  With this week’s heat wave expected to linger into next week, the Wilton Registrar of Voters has permission to shift the District 3 polling place to the air-conditioned Middlebr…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area
Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area A prolonged period of dangerous heat and humidity will last through the July 4th holiday.The peak of the heat will come Sunday, July 1 with the heat index (combination of temperature and humidity) hitting as high as 108 in some parts of the area. (See third image above.) An Excessive Heat Watch will be in effect from noon Sunday until 9 p.m. Monday, July 2. Saturday's heat index values will be in the low-90s. (See second image above.) A Heat Advisory has been issued for Saturday from noon until 9 p.m. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it…

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by Joe Lombardi