New York City could see its hottest weather in more than a decade
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The heat in New York City is expected to surpass 100 degrees Fahrenheit (around 38 degrees Celsius) this week—potentially breaking the record for the hottest temperatures seen in parts of the city since 2012. With the added humidity, the heat could feel more like 110 degrees F (around 43 degrees C), according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
“This is a significant heatwave that people should take seriously, because it’s going to be very hot for an extended period of time,” says James Connolly, meteorologist at the NWS.
The “heat index”—a measure of how temperatures feel, rather than the number on the thermometer—is expected to reach 105 degrees F (more than 40 degrees C) this week and could rise to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), prompting the NWS to issue an “Extreme Heat Warning” for Wednesday and an “Extreme Heat Watch” for Wednesday night through Saturday. A “warning” means forecasters can predict the weather with higher confidence, such as with winter storm warnings and tornado watches, Connolly says.
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Temperatures in Manhattan’s Central Park, where the NWS has historically collected weather data for the city, haven’t surpassed 100 degrees F since 2012. The hottest day ever recorded in the park was 106 degrees F, or more than 41 degrees C, on July 9, 1936, according to the agency.
The extreme heat, which is being driven by climate change, isn’t exclusive to New York City. Due to a mass of warm air currently centered over Kentucky that is moving East, much of the East Coast will experience soaring temperatures this week, Connolly says. The heat in Philadelphia could reach 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) and Baltimore and Washington, D.C., could be as hot as 103 degrees F (39 degrees C).
The searing heat is expected to stick around through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, too: “It’ll still remain hot. Right now, the question is, how hot it will be,” Connolly says.
For people who plan to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this weekend, Connolly recommends staying hydrated, hanging out in cool environments, wearing loose fitting clothing and being alert for any signs of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. And don’t leave children or pets in cars, he adds. “Be aware, and take this heatwave seriously.”
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SubscribeInfluencer is brutally roasted over her 'atrocious' wedding dress
Viral influencer Brigette Pheloung, known online as Acquired Style, has officially tied the knot to her longtime partner, Mitch McHale - but she's been roasted by fans over her choice of wedding dress.
On Monday, Pheloung, who boasts nearly three million followers, announced that she had secretly gotten legally married in Philadelphia a few weeks ago, sharing a sweet video and various photos from the ceremony.
Their special day took place at Saint Joseph's University, where she and husband Mitch McHale first met years prior.
She made the announcement by sharing a video to Instagram, which showed clips from their private wedding, and was narrated by each of them telling the story of how they met.
Pheloung, who explained that a second, bigger celebration is still to come, also shared footage showcasing her wedding dress.
She donned a figure-hugging, long-sleeved lace gown, which featured a hood as well as an open back.
It was custom-made for the influencer by her and twin sister Danielle's own clothing brand, Phe Phe.
But some of the social media star's followers were not fans of the look, as they took to Reddit to slam the gown, branding it as 'too much' and 'ridiculous' for a summer event.
Influencer Brigette Pheloung, known online as Acquired Style, posted a video to TikTok proudly showing off her wedding dress following her intimate ceremony with Mitch McHale, but it garnered immense backlash after someone reposted it to Reddit
On Monday, Pheloung (seen in October), who boasts nearly three million followers, announced that she had secretly gotten legally married in Philadelphia a few weeks ago
'I see the vision but the execution is atrocious. The hood looks like an actual hoodie hood if that makes sense,' one Reddit user wrote.
Another agreed: 'The back cutout and the hood don’t go together.'
'The hood in the middle of summer in June is a weird choice, especially with an open back dress,' someone else typed.
'It’s just too too much. It’s too busy. The hood, the lace pattern, the bell sleeves, the cut-out back buttons. It’s too too much. She’s from Jersey right? This tracks… maybe she needs to acquire some real style,' a different Redditor commented.
'The dress itself is pretty but the hood is just ridiculous especially in the summer,' read a fifth comment.
Other fans, though, thought the opposite, raving about how beautiful the gown was.
'Maybe I’m an outlier but I actually think this is stunning,' one Reddit user typed.
Another seconded: 'I don't know, I think she looks beautiful and incredibly happy. I’m a fan of it.'
Pheloung and her twin, Danielle, are TikTok-famous influencers who live in New York City
Pheloung's big day comes just a few weeks after she made headlines for her extravagant bachelorette party to St. Barths. She's seen in April
'Hate to say, I kinda love it,' someone else wrote.
Pheloung's big day comes just a few weeks after she made headlines for her extravagant bachelorette party in St. Barths.
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She set off for the trip in a Boeing Business Jet worth millions of dollars and stayed in a private villa in St. Barths with her closest friends.
The jet ride and villa were both sponsored by AI mirror company Swan Beauty, which sells an $800 'smart beauty mirror' that gives users an AI skin analysis and face mapping, along with tutorials from professional makeup artists and even includes a makeup shopping app.
While Pheloung is only including her twin sister, Danielle, in her actual bridal party, she invited along nearly 20 friends for the sponsored weekend-long trip, including fellow content creators Kit Keenan, who is the daughter of fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, Audrey Trullinger, Lauren Wolfe and Klea Mulla.
The women showed their followers every detail of the weekend, starting off with their private jet ride, where they were greeted with drinks in coconut shells with her bachelorette catchphrase - 'acquired a husband' - as well as a buffet of breakfast foods and treats.
She set off for the trip in a Boeing Business Jet worth millions of dollars and stayed in a private villa in St. Barths with her closest friends
Brigette also gave viewers a private tour of their villa in St Barths, as seen above
The jet not only featured a full-size bed on board, but also a conference table and cashmere sofas and chairs.
The bridal party all wore neon sweatsuits from the twins' brand, Phe Phe, while Brigette wore a custom-made, bedazzled white suit that read 'bride' on both her shirt and the back of the sweatpants.
The bride-to-be toted a $35,000 mini Hermès Kelly bag during her travels.
While they were in the air, the girls made plenty of TikTok videos chronicling the trip, and even gave the bride a gift, which was a white tote bag from designer Goyard, which costs over $2,000, complete with her new initials painted on in it in bright pink.
After they made their way from New York City to St. Barths via the private jet, they were transported to a huge, private villa where the girls will stay for the weekend.
The villa featured multiple huge living rooms, a large kitchen and open-air bedrooms that each have their own private view of the nearby beach and sea.
It's unclear exactly what villa the brand has rented for the weekend, but similar, multi-room villas in the area go for over $18,000 per week.
