An extreme heat warning is now in effect in New York City through Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
An extreme heat warning means that the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.
"This week’s heat wave could be deadly and life threatening if you are not prepared," New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a statement on Saturday.
Cooling centers, including libraries, community centers and museums, are open and the mayor urged New Yorkers to be aware of conducting activities outdoors during peak heat hours.
High heat is a silent killer, posing a disproportionate threat to our most vulnerable residents: adults aged 60 and older, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions or cognitive impairment.
Air conditioning is the best way to stay safe and healthy when it is hot outside, but some people at risk of heat illness do not have or do not turn on their air conditioner.
“After a cooler, rainier start to June, this sudden heatwave may catch some New Yorkers off guard,” said New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. “As temperatures soar to nearly 100 degrees this week, we urge all New Yorkers to take the heat seriously. Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and, most importantly, find places in your neighborhood to cool down, so you and your family avoid the dangerous consequences of heat illness.”
