New York City is under a heat advisory from 10:00am to 8:00pm on Tuesday, July 8, as well as a flood watch from 2:00pm and 2:00am Wednesday.
The New York City Emergency Management Department and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advise New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat. Hot and humid conditions are in the forecast with heat index values expected to approach or exceed 100°F, especially in the early afternoon, city officials said.
"NYC Cooling Centers will be open, outreach teams are on the ground, and emergency plans are in place, but safety also depends on personal action," said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol in a statement. "Use air conditioning or go to a NYC Cooling Center. Check on neighbors, friends, and family who may need help. Conserve energy by setting your air conditioner to a reasonable temperature and limiting appliance use during peak hours. These steps will help protect your health and keep the city running safely.”
Warning signs of heat-related illness include hot dry skin, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, confusion, disorientation or dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
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Showers and thunderstorms are also forecast on Tuesday, with the risk of heavy downpours and localized flash flooding during the afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals could reach one to two inches, with higher amounts possible in some areas. New Yorkers should use caution during the evening commute and avoid driving through flooded streets.
A few thunderstorms could be severe this afternoon and evening with damaging wind gusts in excess of 58 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
