Millions under heat alerts as the hottest May temperatures in decades arrive

Millions under heat alerts as the hottest May temperatures in decades arrive

Summer-like heat has taken hold across the East, abruptly banishing the stubborn chill that has gripped the region since the start of the month. Many cities along the I-95 corridor are seeing their first heat alerts of 2026. These Heat Advisories extend from Philadelphia northward to New York City, Providence, Rhode Island, and Boston.