WASHINGTON — Cities throughout the Midwest and the eastern United States were on high alert Sunday, preparing for another day of extreme heat as an unusual June heat wave continued to affect the region.

By 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, temperatures in the Chicago area had already climbed to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.6 degrees Celsius), as reported by the National Weather Service. Projections indicated that heat indices could range from 100 to 105 degrees F (37.7 to 40.5 degrees C).

In Pittsburgh, the heat index was anticipated to surpass 105 degrees F. Meanwhile, Columbus, Ohio, saw temperatures at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) at 8:30 a.m., with expectations of hitting a high of 97 degrees F (36 degrees C) and a heat index near 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

Sunday marked the second straight day of extreme heat across the Midwest and East Coast. Heat indices on Saturday hit 103 degrees F (39.4 degrees C) in Chicago and 101 degrees F (38.3 degrees C) in Madison, Wisconsin, turning that city’s annual naked bike ride into a sticky and sweaty affair. Minneapolis baked under a heat index of 106 degrees F (41.1 degrees C).

The heat is expected to persist into the coming week, with the hottest temperatures shifting eastward. New York City is expected to see highs around 95 degrees F (35 degrees C) on Monday and Tuesday. Boston is on track for highs approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday, and temperatures in Washington, D.C., were expected to hit 100 degrees F on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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