1st Day of Summer: Scorching Hot In The NE!

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National Outlook, 1st Day of Summer (June 20th) - Courtesy of Weatherbug

The first day of summer will bring a scorcher to the Northeastern quarter of the US.  With a widespread sweltering swath of highs in the nineties combined with very high dewpoints, heat indices (how it feels to your exposed skin) will range in excess of 100+ degrees in some areas.  High heat and humidity levels are also expected to be widespread in the Northeast on Thursday as well. 

So how can we best beat the heat?  Drink plenty of water; wear light-weight/light-colored and loose-fitting clothing; restrict outdoor activity, especially from 10am - 4pm (typically the hottest daytime hours).  Also, please be sure to check on elderly neighbors.