The heat alert will remain in effect until Sunday, making it the longest heat wave since 2013.
The National Weather Service notes that the combination of heat and humidity will cause heat indices to reach between 90 and above 100 degrees. The map of the area in his message on networks says it all: ‘Excessive heat’.
But a bit of relief: rain is possible on Thursday afternoon.
Here is the latest briefing on the heat and the chance for thunderstorms Thursday. Click here for the full briefing: https://t.co/mwvs4hSPI8#nycwx #nywx #njwx #ctwx #liwx pic.twitter.com/Wm85HKC5dv
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 20, 2022
The city has responded to the heat wave in several ways:
- The operating hours of the public pools have been extended until 8 at night.
- Cooling stations are open throughout the city.
For these hot days, public pools in New York are a good alternative to cool off.
Due to the high temperatures these days, they will be open until 8 pm
Find your nearest pool: https://t.co/U5jDQtWBQr pic.twitter.com/KWTrOpSuov
— New York City (@nycgob) July 20, 2022
And if you want to conserve energy while you cool off, we recommend:
Set your air conditioner to 78 degrees. Running it at a lower temperature consumes at least 18 percent more electricity.
You can also turn off your air conditioner when no one is home, or set a timer to come on when you get home.
To find a map of open refrigeration centers click here.
Given the high temperatures in New York, stay in a cool place and drink plenty of water.
We remember that the cooling centers are open. If you or a loved one is in need, find the nearest location at https://t.co/2Bw1aeQW7W pic.twitter.com/gr2STB9wgc
— New York City (@nycgob) July 20, 2022
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