A new wave of dangerous heat and extreme humidity is looming for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and Health Departments in all three states are urging residents not to expose themselves to the strenuous temperatures.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of the tri-state area, with an excessive heat advisory for parts of New York City and counties in the north and west of the city.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management and the New York City Department of Health urge New Yorkers to take steps to stay safe.
The city announced that the cooling centers will be open from Tuesday, August 10, to deal with a heat wave that will last until Friday.
The cooling centers are adapted to the pandemic, and all attendees must wear a mask and obey the guidelines for physical distancing.
To find a cooling center in your area you can call 311 (212-639-9675 for video relay service, or TTY: 212-504-4115) or visit the Search for Cooling Centers in the city here.
The city’s outdoor pools are open at full capacity from 11 am to 3 pm and from 4 pm to 7 pm, seven days a week.
On Long Island, lifeguards at Jones Beach are on call during the summer from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Weather Authority reports that a hot and humid air mass will cover the region for the rest of this week, with a peak for Thursday and Friday.
Heat index highs will hit the mid 90s on Wednesday, with a heat index up to around 105, with slightly higher values on Thursday.
