The first heat wave of the summer is on the way as oppressive and dangerous heat is expected to take hold of the Tri-State starting Tuesday.
Temperatures are expected to build throughout the week and eventually reach the mid-90s.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather advisory for southern Connecticut, Northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
Rising humidity will make it feel several degrees hotter with heat index values at or above 100 at times. Warm overnight temperatures only dropping into the 70s in some places will offer little to no relief.
New York City is activating its heat emergency plan for the first time this year, which means it will open cooling centers and offer additional resources for people experiencing homelessness.
Temperatures expected:
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 90. This is when the heat index approaches the middle-to-upper 90s. In some areas, temperatures will feel as hot as 100.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. The heat index will remain in the 90s during peak hours.
This year, a newly revamped ‘Cool Options Map’ is available around the clock and allows New Yorkers to easily locate cooling centers, which the city opens during heat emergencies, and cool options, which include libraries, malls, and museums that offer air-conditioned spaces to escape the heat.
A citywide map of outdoor cooling options (including spray showers, drinking fountains, and more) can be found online at Cool It! NYC.
