By mid-century, the southern portion of the Northeast will experience 18-21 more days exceeding 95°F per year.

Submitted by dshannon on

The frequency, intensity, and duration of heat waves is expected to increase for the Northeast. Much of the southern portion of the region, including the majority of Maryland and Delaware, and New Jersey and West Virginia, are projected by mid-century to experience more than 18 additional days per year above 95°F compared to the end of last century, under a high emissions scenario