{"id":232938,"date":"2026-07-01T16:25:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/232938\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:25:06","slug":"dangerous-heat-lasts-all-week-in-pittsburgh-heat-index-reaches-above-100-degrees-during-afternoons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/232938\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous heat lasts all week in Pittsburgh; heat index reaches above 100 degrees during afternoons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">PITTSBURGH \u2014 Dangerous heat lasts all week, make sure to stay cool! <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Hot temperatures in the mid-90s and high humidity will push heat indices over 100 degrees. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for our viewing area with a Heat Advisory for the ridges of Pennsylvania and West Virginia through Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Areas under the Extreme Heat Warning should expect heat index values to approach 105+ degrees in the afternoons. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">We will not get much relief from the heat overnight with warm lows in the 70s. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Make sure to stay safe in the hot conditions this week; have an air-conditioned shelter, stay hydrated and keep pets cool and safe from the heat too! <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">A chance of afternoon showers and storms is possible by Friday, which may cool us off in spots by the end of the week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Fourth of July will be hot and humid as well, with highs around 90 degrees; there is a chance of scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Still hot Sunday with high temperatures in the upper 80s, with the chance for showers and storms later in the day. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Make sure to check the latest forecast on Channel 11 News. 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