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Pittsburgh braces for second heat dome wave
13 Jul
Summary
- A heat dome is expected to bring mid-90s temperatures.
- A heat advisory may be issued with heat index nearing 105 degrees.
- The heat's peak is anticipated on Wednesday, with rain by Friday.
Pittsburgh is bracing for a return of extreme heat as a heat dome is forecast to settle over much of the U.S., impacting the Ohio Valley region. Temperatures in the city are expected to climb into the mid-90s, with the peak heat anticipated on Wednesday. A potential heat advisory is being considered, which is issued when the heat index is expected to range from 100 to 104 degrees.
The heat index, which accounts for humidity to measure how hot it feels, is a critical indicator for heat-related illness risk. This upcoming heat wave follows a period of extreme temperatures less than two weeks ago, underscoring a trend of prolonged hot weather. Relief in the form of rain is not expected until Friday evening.
