New York City is experiencing a heatwave with high temperatures and humidity today (August 28), with the heat index potentially surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).
The National Weather Service (NSW) has issued a heat advisory for the greater New York area, beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 8 p.m. According to AccuWeather’s forecast, the high for the day is expected to reach 93 degrees with the possibility of strong thunderstorms in the afternoon. The combination of high temperatures and humidity is projected to elevate the heat index to around 100 degrees.
The New York City Emergency Management Department has warned that this heatwave poses a potentially deadly risk. For tips on how to stay cool and beat the heat, residents can visit the city’s official website at http://nyc.gov/beatheheat. For information on cooling centers near their residences, they can visit http://nyc.gov/beaththeat.
New York Governor Ho issued a call to the public on X social media platform (formerly Twitter), urging people to stay updated on weather forecasts, stay hydrated, and limit outdoor activities. Residents looking for cooling centers outside of New York City can visit http://on.ny.gov/3cnrU8a.
AccuWeather predicts that the heatwave will last only one day, with cooler weather returning on Thursday, August 29, when the high is expected to be 76 degrees. On August 30, the high will be 77 degrees. As the Labor Day long weekend begins on August 31, the weather becomes unstable with thunderstorms in the afternoon and a high of 79 degrees. September 1 will see lower humidity with a high of 83 degrees, and on Labor Day, September 2, expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 80 degrees.