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05 Jul 2026, 19:52

A “heat dome” is linked to 19 deaths in New Jersey, according to a report

  • In New Jersey, during the hours when the “heat dome” was in effect, 19 deaths were linked; in addition, the time period with a higher number of deaths was also linked to the same.
  • After the heat wave in New Jersey, strong storms: it is explained that the “heat dome” was responsible for the deaths of people in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York.
  • Material from NBC News indicates that the heat wave was responsible for 25 deaths, why the largest number of deaths — in New Jersey — and also to say that the report was based on an analysis of deaths. According to the analysis, the heat wave caused 19 deaths in New Jersey, and the report also notes that the number of deaths in New York was 22 and in Michigan was two. It also notes that the heat wave caused 378 deaths in total across the region. According to the report, the heat wave was responsible for 25 deaths, why the largest number of deaths — in New Jersey — and also to say that the report was based on an analysis of deaths.

In the U.S., during the hours when the “heat dome” was in effect, 19 deaths occurred in New Jersey, according to the report. During that time, the temperature was high enough to cause the deaths, and the report notes that the heat was intense.

Based on the words of the report, in New Jersey, after the heat wave, the number of deaths was higher, with 19 deaths, and the report says that the heat wave was responsible for the deaths. The report also notes that the deaths were not necessarily caused by the heat, but that the heat wave increased the risk of death. The report also notes that the heat wave caused 22 deaths in 10 counties, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. It also notes that two deaths occurred in Hinds County, Mississippi, and one death occurred in Cook County, Illinois. The New York City department of health reports that 378 people died from heat-related causes.

According to meteorologist Bryan Jackson of the Weather Prediction Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 104°F (40°C) was recorded in LaGuardia Airport in New York on Thursday, a new record. In New Jersey, on Thursday, 101°F (40°C) was recorded, breaking the previous record of 100°F (37.7°C), set in 1901; in Newark, the maximum temperature was 105°F (40.5°C). In Atlantic City, New Jersey, 103°F (39.4°C) was recorded on Thursday as well, setting a new record for the city, while the previous record was 105°F.

In addition, the “heat dome” posed an even greater threat through the combination of high temperatures, and the report says that the heat was also dangerous due to the humidity and the lack of relief.

In the event of such conditions, strong storms can occur, which can increase the risk of power outages. According to PowerOutage.com, during the heat wave, power outages affected nearly 900,000 customers in total, including 223,000 in Michigan and nearly 170,000 in Pennsylvania. PPL Electric reported 121,417 customers without power, with nearly 47,000 in the area of Garrysburg, Pennsylvania. Central Hudson reported 430 power outages; in addition, about 50,000 customers were affected, and about 650 customers had no electricity in the region.

According to NBC News, the heat wave caused 25 deaths, and the report says that the number of deaths was higher in New Jersey: 22 deaths in 10 counties, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. It also reports that two deaths occurred in Hinds County, Mississippi, and one death occurred in Cook County, Illinois. New York City’s department of health reports that 378 people died from heat-related causes.

In forecasts, the materials find that the strongest storms and heat were expected to increase the risk of power outages. According to the Weather Prediction Center, on Monday, strong storms could occur in areas of the country, including in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, where the risk of heat-related deaths may be higher.

Tags: USA/Weather

Articles on this topic:

  • www.nbcnews.com - 25 dead in ongoing heat wave as storms bring flood, wind threats to East Coast
  • apnews.com - Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms
  • english.aawsat.com - Unbearable Heat Suspected in 19 New Jersey Deaths as High Temperatures Give Way to Thunderstorms
  • www.independent.co.uk - At least 19 suspected heatwave deaths in New Jersey as storms hit