To sweat in the next few days.
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about to get worse It’s the sweltering New York summerwith historical heat forecast as of today, with no relief in the coming days.
It is projected that every day this week exceed 90 degrees F (32C), with an even higher wind chill, especially on the underground platforms of the Metro. The streak could even continue into next week and threaten the health of New Yorkers, warned meteorologist Amy Freeze of Fox Weatheral Daily News.
Eight consecutive days with temperatures of 90 degrees or higher would represent one of the 10 hottest periods in the history of the city from New York. in anticipation, ConEd released announcements yesterday asking to lower consumption to avoid possible overloads that lead to power outages and/or fires.
The heat wave comes after a rainy Monday, which left flooding in Metro stations in Upper Manhattan.
“Yes, it’s supposed to be hot during the summer, but it’s the back-to-back 90-degree days that make it really hard for our body to handle,” Freeze said. “If you don’t have air conditioning, you don’t have much time to cool down in the evening hours, because our temperatures don’t drop as dramatically.”
The city record for 12 consecutive 90-degree days was set during the summer of 1953. The two most recent streaks of at least eight days at that level in New York occurred in 2002.
Thursday is likely to be the hottest and most humid day with a high of 97F (36C) and 55% chance of rain. But on Friday it could feel even more, Freeze advanced.
In mid-May, a 30-year-old runner died after collapsing at the finish line of the Brooklyn Half Marathon, and five others were hospitalized for various injuries. as New York City experienced unusually hot and humid for spring.
Weather updates can be found here and on the weather portal. National Weather Service (NWS-NY). More details here about the forecast in each county of New York and Jersey.
Tips to prevent and treat hyperthermia (high body temperature):
- Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, both water and vegetable and fruit juices. Avoid coffee and alcohol.
- If your home doesn’t have air conditioning or fans, keep curtains and windows closed during the day and open at night.
- Avoid the sun. Prolonged exposure always has negative consequences.
- Try to wear fresh, light cotton or natural fabrics, and avoid synthetic fibers and dark colors.
- Don’t exercise outdoors and avoid overly crowded places during peak heat hours. Around 3:00 pm is considered to be the hottest time of the day.
- Limit the use of large appliances, such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves, between 2 and 10 p.m.
- Use only one large appliance at a time in the home.
- Limit the use of air conditioning whenever possible. If you have multiple computers, turn on just one.
- Use fans to help circulate air. Open windows, but don’t leave children unattended.
- Turn off your air conditioner when you’re not home and set a timer to start cooling half an hour before you arrive. Set the highest temperature that is comfortable for you.
Additionally, to prevent power outages and fires, Con Ed recommends:
