Extreme heat to start week around NYC
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. Dangerous heat overtakes the tri-state area Monday, bringing brutal heat and feels-like temperatures above 100 over a three-day stretch that is only expected to worsen by the day.
A heat index topping 100 degrees will convert much of the tristate area into a sauna for the next three days, weather officials said Monday in yet another heat advisory.
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The Journal News on MSNHudson Valley weather: Heat advisory in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam active until July 30A heat advisory has been issued for the Lower Hudson Valley on Monday, July 28, as heat index levels are predicted to reach over 104 degrees.
Not only will Friday’s heat make for dangerous weather in terms of how it feels outside, but it is expected to fuel storms that will develop by early afternoon.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued an urgent warning to New Yorkers as a multi-day heat wave threatens much of the state with potentially dangerous conditions through Wednesday. The extreme heat is expected to impact the Capital, Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island regions initially, with feels-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.
Gov. Hochul emphasizes New York's focus on extreme weather preparedness and the new State Weather Risk Communication Center.
The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew.
New Yorkers can find their closest location by calling 311 or using the Cool Options Map. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the city’s full activation of its heat emergency plan, including outreach to vulnerable populations, coordination with utility providers, and public education to prevent heat-related health issues.