Ready for 106-degree-like temperatures? Heatwave coming to central Pa. this week

South-central Pennsylvania will experience a heatwave this week, and it’s going to feel like it’s 100 degrees or hotter for several days, according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.com.

The peak is expected to be Thursday afternoon when temperatures will feel like it’s 106 degrees, AccuWeather.com meteorologist Nicole Lobiondo said.

With the high heat and humidity, the public will need to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

What’s in the forecast?

The National Weather Service says the mercury could reach the 92 degrees on Tuesday to kick off the heatwave while AccuWeather.com predicts it will start a day later.

A heatwave is classified as three consecutive days of 90-degree or higher temperatures.

The heatwave is not expected to break until Sunday when temperatures return to the 80s.

Here is a look at the National Weather Service forecast for York:

• Wednesday: Sunny and hot with a high near 95 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot with a high near 95.
• Friday: Sunny and hot with a high near 98.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot with a high near 92 degrees. There’s a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

AccuWeather.com predicts that it will feel like it’s 104 degrees on Wednesday, 106 degrees on Thursday and 100 degrees on both Friday and Saturday, Lobiondo said.

Even at night, temperatures will remain in the 70s.

Heat from other parts of the country moving into the Northeast

Heat that has affected the south-central and southwest parts of the country is moving into the Northeast.

The heat and humidity will build each day, said Rob Radzanowski, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

Temperatures will be 10 degrees above normal, which is significant in the summer, he said. The normal high is 87 degrees.

The heat has been deadly in parts of the nation.

Two hikers died in a state park in Nevada over the weekend amid triple-digit temperatures. In Phoenix, Arizona, 18 heat-releated deaths had been confirmed as of mid-July and 69 others were suspected to related to the scorching weather, according to USA Today.

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York State Fair prepares for heatwave

The York State Fair, which opened last Friday and runs through Sunday, will have areas where patrons can escape the heat, spokeswoman Montgomery Stambaugh said.

The buildings have air conditioning. Two air-conditioned tents also are on the fairgrounds.

Misting tents and shaded seating areas are available.

“We also encourage everyone to stay hydrated,” she said in an email.

Many vendors sell drinks, and water fountains are available inside the buildings.

Take precautions as the heat can be deadly

The National Weather Service is warning of the increased risk of heat-related illness later this week.

Here are steps the public can take to prevent illness:

• Stay hydrated.
• Stay indoors if possible.
• Crank up the air conditioning.
• Wear moisture-wicking clothes.
• Avoid working outside during the hottest times of the day.
• Stay in the shade.
• Don’t leave pets or children unattended in vehicles.