The hottest temperatures of the year are on tap for Greater New York, with the mercury expected to rise above 100 across the tri-state area.
A heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for the five boroughs. The heat index, which factors in both humidity and heat, means that it will feel hotter than 100 degrees, even if actual temperatures remain in the high 90s. We are technically still in spring — the summer solstice arrives June 21st — but it sure feels like summer has begun with a vengeance.
Chances are Central Park will tie or break record highs both days. Existing records were set nearly 80 years ago, in 1933. On Wednesday, 95 degrees is the temperature to beat; on Thursday, 97. As of the moment, those are exactly our forecasted highs.
On Thursday, we’ll also have a chance to break another even bigger record, the earliest-ever reading of 100 degrees at Central Park. This record wouldn’t even be close: June 26th is the previous earliest date, set in 1962.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management will open cooling centers across the city on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures may not drop below 80 until late Friday night.
The National Weather Service warned that hot temperatures combined with high humidity could put residents in danger of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. It advised people in affected areas to wear light and loose fitting clothing and to drink as much water as possible.
u shud be grateful it was even hot – 1st day y.t. in man. was pouring, 2nd day was a little warmer 🙁
yes, i totally agree i was shfitsing on shevuos but on presedent their was a sprinkalar the pump opened and water came shrfitsing out of it and i got soaked!
last yeasr and the year before it was around this hot also!
We all agree it should be breezy, but Hashem has other plans….
i want it to be breezey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do u agree???????????