Parts Of New York Under Heat Dome

Things are going to get very hot in New York State as a massive heat dome is set to set up along the East Coast.

Heat Dome Expected Over Parts Of New York State

A massive heat dome is setting up along the East Coast that will bring the first heatwave to New York State next week.

What Is A Heat Dome?

A "heat dome" is when a high-pressure system remains stagnant for a prolonged period of time, which prevents movement of the air, and the hot air gets "trapped" in the region like it is under a dome. Heat domes usually come with clear skies,s which allows the sun's rays to bring extreme heat.

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How Hot Is It Going To Be In New York State?

Temperatures are expected to cool down a little bit as we get into mid-week next week. A round of rain and thunderstorms will push the heat dome out of the region, and temperatures will drop into the 80s and upper 70s.

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