Heat Wave Spreads to New York, Boosting Power Usage, Risks
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Heat will spread from the Midwest to New York and the East Coast today, boosting demand for electricity to run air conditioners and creating health risks.
Advisories and warnings extend from New York to northern Virginia, including Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, where temperatures are forecast to reach 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37 Celsius), according to the National Weather Service.