The NYC Emergency Management Department and Health Department are urging New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous heat beginning Sunday, June 22, 2025. Forecasts show heat index values could reach 107°F, creating life-threatening conditions, especially for older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and those without air conditioning.
New York City Cooling Centers will open to the public starting tomorrow, June 22, 2025. These are air-conditioned spaces like libraries, community centers, and older adult centers available during heat emergencies. They are part of the City’s “Cool Options” program, which also recommends private options like a friend or neighbor’s air-conditioned home or public air-conditioned indoor spaces.
“Oftentimes, people may see the heat emergencies as just a form of change in temperature, but it’s not,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “It’s one of the most deadly weather conditions that we could experience in our city. Each year, we see more than 500 New Yorkers die because of hot weather. And it is imperative that we prepare ourselves.
“So summer is here, and so is our first heat wave of the year. And this extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers. It’s going to be brutal and dangerous if you do not treat it with the understanding that we want you to.
“The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for New York City. It will be in effect from Sunday through Tuesday. High heat and humidity are also being forecast over the next few days. We expect to see temperatures in the high 90s. We expect to hit peak heat on Tuesday, with a temperature possibly reaching 100 degrees.
“This is some serious heat, and New Yorkers must understand it. I want to be clear. These conditions could be deadly and life-threatening, if you are not prepared. And New Yorkers without access to cooling are unprotected and at risk,” the Mayor said.
To find a Cooling Center near you, visit nyc.gov/beattheheat.
Preparedness Actions:
• Plan now for extreme heat. Extreme heat is an emergency. Identify where you will stay cool, whether it’s your home with A/C, a Cooling Center, a friend or neighbor’s place, or another indoor, air-conditioned location.
• Use your air conditioner efficiently. Set it to a cool, comfortable setting rather than the highest power. If you don’t have A/C, go to a NYC Cooling Center or another Cool Option.
• Stay out of the sun and avoid strenuous activity, especially during the hottest parts of the day (typically 11 AM to 4 PM).
• Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Active children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions (such as asthma or COPD) should limit time outdoors and avoid strenuous activity in the heat. Call 911 immediately if you or someone else shows signs of heat-related illness, such as confusion, dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
• People who work or spend extended time outdoors should take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors, wear light clothing, and stay hydrated.
• Check on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors, especially older adults and those with medical conditions or without air conditioning.
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