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It is hot as hell.
Simply existing out in New York City right now means being perpetually soaked in sweat, and this weekend will be the hottest it’s been all summer. A Bermuda High has moved into New York with high pressure over the Atlantic, with peak heat on Friday potentially reaching 95 degrees with heat index values at 101. Saturday will likely hit 93 degrees but it’ll feel like 101, according to the National Weather Service.
RECOMMENDED: Fun ways to stay cool during NYC’s heat wave this week
To help New Yorkers stay cool and avoid heat-related illness, NYC has opened 500 cooling centers (including all libraries) across the boroughs that will be open through Saturday.
You can find them all on this interactive map or by calling 311.
Each one has air conditioning and water for anyone to cool down with.
NYC Parks also has a Cool It! map, where you can find spray showers, drinking fountains, outdoor pools, shaded areas and more to escape the heat.
And don’t forget, you can also legally open a fire hydrant with a City-approved spray cap.
Make sure to take advice from government agencies to keep cool, too:
☀️This Summer is HOT HOT HOT! 🥵
— FEMA Region 6 (@FEMARegion6) July 28, 2023
During the extreme heat, here are the best ways to practice #HeatSafety:
⚪️Stay Hydrated
⚪️Stay Cool
⚪️Stay Informed
⚫️All The Above
Bonus: Keep your children & pets in mind when practicing heat safety👶🐶
Stay Ready👉https://t.co/1iWyp0qsb9 pic.twitter.com/X4hCauOsJE
Everyone should take steps to prevent heat-related illness and death during heat waves.
— CDC Environment (@CDCEnvironment) July 28, 2023
Visit @CDCgov’s website to learn how to stay safe from heat exhaustion and heat stroke: https://t.co/e3AlGDM7ze pic.twitter.com/UFXdyT2Lzg
Stay safe and cool, New Yorkers! A heat advisory is in effect starting today until Saturday. Cooling centers are open across the city. Call 311 to find a cooling center near you.
— nychealthy (@nycHealthy) July 27, 2023
Learn more: https://t.co/DA4RAo8LVX pic.twitter.com/SPSl7XSHZ3