East Coast prepares for major heat wave as temperatures reach triple digits

Tens of millions of Americans are facing extreme heat alerts this week, particularly in the Northeast, with warnings for Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston starting Sunday, and a heat watch for Washington, D.C. and Baltimore on Monday. New York City officials are activating emergency heat plans, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and power usage as temperatures are expected to peak at 100 degrees on Tuesday.

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