For DesiPDX, a food cart on North Mississippi Avenue, it’s just the opposite. Deepac Saxena, the owner, said temperatures inside the truck can be 15 to 20 degrees higher than outside. Without air conditioning to beat the heat and with customers flocking to the coast or the Willamette River instead, closing becomes the better option, he said.

The Puget Sound region is expected to warm up into the upper-80s and lower-90s Tuesday, with the rest of the week following suit.

Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.

The combination of extreme heat and high humidity will mean a heat alert in effect for some through the end of the day. Here’s the latest on how hot it will feel today along with some

The article Newark Declares 3-Day 'Code Red' Alert, Weather Forecasters Predict Another Heat Wave appeared first on Newark Patch. NEWARK, NJ — Newark is declaring a three-day “Code Red” for local residents this week amid predictions of a heat wave to come.

Heat alerts extend nearly statewide with high dew points making it feel closer to the mid-90s or slightly higher across the region.

Emergency cooling centers in Bergen County will open on Tuesday for the upcoming heat wave that is expected to bring humid, hot weather throughout the week. Temperatures may climb into the 90s, with the potential for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, the National Weather Service said.

CBS News Chicago photojournalist Dino Pillizzi had a personal reflection on the 1995 heat wave, as he covered the tragedy in real time.

NYC could be in play for another heat wave this week, with the potential for more heavy rain, storms and flash flooding due to the hot and humid conditions.

Thursday could bring the hottest weather of the week to Philadelphia, with temperatures in the mid-90s, high humidity and possibility of rain in the evening.