{"id":99471,"date":"2025-07-28T13:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99471\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:33:13","slug":"could-today-be-the-start-of-another-heat-wave-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99471\/","title":{"rendered":"Could today be the start of another heat wave in NYC?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NEW YORK<\/strong> – New York City is bracing for the start of another potential heat wave today, with city officials urging residents to take precautions as temperatures rise.<\/p>\n

A heat advisory goes into effect at 11:00 a.m. and will remain in place through 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to FOX 5 NY <\/strong>meteorologist Mike Woods, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s today and feel even hotter due to humidity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Heat index values could climb into the upper 90s to low 100s during this stretch as air quality concerns<\/a> persist.<\/p>\n

SKIP TO: <\/strong>Air quality<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Weather Forecast<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Heat wave<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Safety\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"NYC <\/p>\n

By the numbers:<\/p>\n

To officially qualify as a heat wave, New York City needs to experience three consecutive days with highs at or above 90 degrees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If the forecast holds, this week could mark only the second official heat wave of the summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FOX 5 NY <\/strong>meteorologist Mike Woods noted that while the official threshold is 90 degrees, conditions in the high 80s with humidity can still feel just as intense.<\/p>\n

Wednesday morning started relatively mild, with Central Park at 77 degrees, but temperatures and dew points are expected to climb quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The air will feel heavy and winds will remain light, meaning there\u2019s little relief in sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When will it rain?:<\/p>\n

No major storm systems are expected to pass through until Thursday, when a front will bring clouds, showers, and a welcome drop in temperatures heading into the weekend.<\/p>\n

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City officials say the most dangerous hours of the day are between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is strongest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While mornings may feel pleasant, people sensitive to heat are urged to stay indoors during that time.<\/p>\n

New Yorkers are not just dealing with high temperatures and sticky humidity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are also air quality concerns<\/a> due to smoke drifting from Canadian wildfires, a recurring issue in recent summers. The combination of heat and smoke can pose extra challenges, especially for those with respiratory conditions.<\/p>\n

Heat dome \"\" <\/p>\n

This graphic shows the population expected to be above 95 degrees through Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (FOX Weather) <\/p>\n

Big picture view:<\/p>\n

According to FOX Weather<\/a>, a dangerous heat dome is taking hold, putting more than 125 million Americans under extreme heat.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As July comes to a potentially record-breaking close, the system is expected to push feels-like temperatures into the triple digits from Florida to Virginia, triggering heat alerts along the East Coast.<\/p>\n

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To help residents stay safe, New York City has opened cooling centers through Wednesday, according to the city\u2019s Emergency Management Department.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These spaces are especially vital for older adults, people with medical conditions, and anyone without air conditioning.<\/p>\n

Local perspective:<\/p>\n

The city has also activated its heat emergency plan, coordinating agencies to support vulnerable communities, increase outreach to the homeless, and encourage energy conservation.<\/p>\n

In addition to indoor cooling centers, New Yorkers can cool off at outdoor spray showers, water fountains, public pools and 14 miles of beaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For locations, residents can call 311 or check the city\u2019s Cool Options Map online.<\/a><\/p>\n

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