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Another week, another heat advisory in New York.
As the city sizzles under yet another scorching heat wave, an official heat advisory has been issued for the five boroughs. How hot is it? Well, it's pretty much pushing 100 degrees Fahrenheit across the entire tri-state area. So, not hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk (158 degrees Fahrenheit, for the record) but hot enough to drive New Yorkers crazy enough to throw themselves head first into public fountains, or worse, the Hudson. The advisory will remain in effect until Wednesday night at 9pm.
Latest heat index values are very uncomfortable. pic.twitter.com/mSq7aOlnfl
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) August 28, 2018
For all those sick of this exceptionally hot and humid August in the city, one small consolation should be that we’re definitely not alone The heat index for cities across the Northeast are now pushing 100 degrees through Wednesday with some areas of southern New England set to break records dating back to 1948. In total, the National Weather Service has now put 56 million people under heat alerts across the northeast from Philadelphia all the way up to Portland, Maine.
Cooling centers are currently open across the city. During a heat advisory, it’s important to stay cool, keep hydrated and check in on your neighbors, especially seniors or anyone with a medical condition. Try your best to limit any strenuous outdoor activities and stay indoors if possible.
Though it will cool down somewhat Wednesday eve, expect temperatures to remain high for the rest of the week. The next cold front isn’t expected to move through the area until Friday, when temperatures are expected to drop to 78 degrees, followed by 77 degrees on Saturday—positively chilly!
Looking for ways to stay cool until then? Check out our list of fun indoor activities in NYC or our roundup of the best movie screenings in NYC this week.