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Story summary
- A heatwave grips the eastern United States on April 15, 2026, with Central Park forecast to reach 86°F and cooler conditions expected after Monday.
- Philadelphia is forecast to hit 92°F and Washington, D.C., 94°F.
- The heat follows severe storms earlier in the week in Kansas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
- A strong ridge of high pressure drives the heat, posing health risks to vulnerable populations.
