NEW YORK – The merciless streak of sweltering heat and humidity that has gripped the tri-state area this weekend lingers for at least another three days, as does the possibility of thunderstorms Monday afternoon.
Temperatures return to the 90s on both Monday and Tuesday, though the humidity will make it feel like the 100s, or worse, for many for parts of the day. A heat advisory has been extended through Tuesday.
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(New York City reminds the public that cooling centers open when the heat index is forecast to be 95 degrees or higher for two or more consecutive days, or if the heat index is forecast to be 100 degrees at any time. Cooling centers located in senior centers will be reserved for older New Yorkers, ages 60 and older. To find a cooling center, including accessible facilities, closest to you, call 311 or visit NYC Cooling Center Finder at NYC.gov/beattheheat).
Looking for a cooling center in the tri-state area? Find the closest to you here same.
You can call 311 for information or on the city’s website: https://maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/.
Isolated storms are possible on Monday, similar to the unforeseen ones that brought brief, torrential downpours to parts of New York City and New Jersey late last week and Sunday afternoon. However, severe weather is more likely Tuesday and Wednesday over a broader swath of the tri-state area. The storm threat is not expected to abate until Thursday.
Temperatures should finally drop mid-week, but it takes a little longer for the humidity to drop. At this point, next weekend is looking amazing, with low humidity and pleasantly warm summer highs.
On the other hand, a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a 40% chance of developing in the next five days. A tropical depression could form by midweek. However, it is highly unlikely to have a direct (or indirect) impact on the US East Coast.
TIPS FOR SAVING ELECTRICITY DURING THE HEAT
The utility company also had some tips for saving energy:
- Set air conditioners to 78 degrees
- Use timers to set cooling systems to come on no more than half an hour before you return home
- Do not use air conditioning when no one is at home.
- Reduce indoor lighting
- Unplug electronics you don’t use
Track any approaching severe weather using our interactive radar below.
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