msn weather- Aug 8,2013
Following a deadly heat wave that ended July, the temperature is soaring even higher in Shanghai this week.
Temperatures climbed to 40.6 degrees C (105.1 degrees F) at Xujiahui Observatory, Shanghai's benchmark observing location, on Tuesday according to ShanghaiDaily.com. This equaled the previous all-time record high temperature.
The record would be short-lived as ShanghaiDaily.com reported the high reached 40.8 degrees C (105.4 degrees F) on Wednesday setting a new official all-time record high.
Other temperatures across the city ranged from 39 to 41 degrees C (102-106 degrees F) Tuesday through Thursday.
Unfortunately, the extreme heat will continue through the weekend making it increasingly dangerous to anyone in the region as heat of this magnitude for several days in a row can become deadly. Friday is expected to be the hottest days of this stretch with only a modest decline in temperatures over the weekend.
Adding to the heat, high levels of humidity will make AccuWeather RealFeel temperatures soar into well into the upper 40s C (110s C). At these levels, anyone may be at risk of heat stress or heat stroke with symptoms such as dizziness, cramping, a throbbing headache, confusion or slurred speech. If you experience any of these symptoms, get into the shade and soak yourself with water.
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