NEW YORK — An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect across New York City through 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the National Weather Service forecasting dangerously high heat index values up to 107 degrees.
The warning covers all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — where temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-90s with high humidity pushing real-feel conditions into triple digits. The heat index is expected to peak during the afternoon hours on both Monday and Tuesday.
“Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” the National Weather Service stated in the advisory issued early Monday morning.
New York City residents are advised to call 311 to locate nearby cooling centers. City officials are urging vulnerable populations, especially seniors and those without air conditioning, to take precautions.
Alongside the heat, a Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday for all five boroughs and surrounding counties including Westchester, Rockland, and Nassau. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation warns that ground-level ozone levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Forecast calls for continued heat with relief midweek
The forecast for Monday includes a high near 90 degrees with a heat index around 98. Tuesday will be hotter, with highs near 94 and the heat index nearing 99. Overnight lows will offer little relief, staying in the upper 70s and low 80s.
A chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected to begin Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday night, which could help bring some temperature relief. Highs are expected to dip into the low 80s by Thursday, with nighttime temperatures falling into the upper 60s.
The New York State Department of Health recommends limiting strenuous outdoor activity during elevated pollution levels, particularly for individuals with asthma or heart conditions.
A toll-free hotline is available for residents seeking updated air quality information at 1-800-535-1345.
The heat wave marks one of the city’s earliest extreme temperature events of the summer.
