On the afternoon of July 31, the New York City Emergency Management Bureau (NYCEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for New York City and the surrounding areas. The temperature is expected to rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 32 degrees Celsius) starting from Wednesday afternoon and continuing until Thursday night, August 1.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the temperature is expected to reach 93 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday and may reach 91 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, with temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday. Taking into account the humidity, AccuWeather mentioned that the heat index on Thursday and Friday could approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
To help residents cope with the high temperatures, the New York City Emergency Management Bureau reminded all citizens to take necessary precautions. Residents can visit the website to find cooling centers near their homes, which will be open throughout Thursday. Link: https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/extreme-heat.page
For more detailed information, you can visit nyc.gov/beattheheat or call 311. Additionally, the city’s beaches and outdoor swimming pools are open to the public, as well as state parks and beaches. This summer, admission to state park pools is free.
Furthermore, the weather this weekend is expected to be hot and humid, with a thunderstorm forecasted to impact the greater New York area. The most intense thunderstorm is expected to occur on Saturday afternoon or Sunday, possibly leading to floods and destructive strong winds.