Tri-State Area Under Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert as Heat Wave Persists

The Tri-State Area, along with parts of the Northeast, Midwest, and lower Mississippi Valley, is experiencing a prolonged and dangerous heat wave. Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect, with "feels-like" temperatures potentially reaching 105-115 degrees Fahrenheit. An Air Quality Alert for ground-level ozone has also been issued, and the intense heat is causing power outages, prompting officials to advise precautions.