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Heat Wave Persists for Second Week, Temperatures Fluctuate

A prolonged period of high temperatures is expected to extend into its second week. While some regions experienced a brief decline in temperatures over the weekend, the overall heat wave is forecast to continue.

07/22/2026 · New York edition

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Why it matters locally: New York, a state with a population of 19,571,216, is likely to experience significant health and infrastructure strain due to the protracted high temperatures, particularly impacting its major urban centers and energy grid.

The persistent heat wave is projected to continue into a second week, despite a brief reduction in temperatures observed by some areas over the weekend. Forecasters indicate that the overall pattern of elevated temperatures will remain in place.

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