Heat Advisory Issued for NYC This Week
New York City residents are being urged to take precautions after the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory ahead of dangerously hot conditions this week, with heat index values of 104 degrees.
by COLlive Editor · COLliveNew York City residents are being urged to take precautions after the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory ahead of dangerously hot conditions expected to grip the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The advisory is in effect from 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, through 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, with heat index values expected to reach as high as 104 degrees.
According to forecasters, the combination of high temperatures and humidity will create conditions that are dangerous to health. Those most at risk include older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, individuals without access to air conditioning, and anyone who works or spends extended periods outdoors.
In response, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has activated the city’s Heat Emergency Plan, with hundreds of cooling centers opening across New York City on Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents can locate the nearest cooling center through the city’s online finder.
The city is also expanding outreach efforts to vulnerable New Yorkers. Under a Code Red activation, street outreach teams will intensify operations, with 21 COOL vans deployed throughout the city to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and others in need.
While this heat event is expected to be shorter and less intense than the record-breaking heat wave earlier this month, officials warned that temperatures will still feel like the upper 90s on Tuesday before climbing into the low 100s on Wednesday.
“This heat may not reach the levels we experienced earlier this month, but it can still be deadly,” Mayor Mamdani said. “Every New Yorker should make a plan today. If you have air conditioning, turn it on. If you don’t, head to one of the hundreds of cooling centers opening across the city, visit a pool or cool off at a spray shower. And look out for your neighbors, especially seniors.”
New Yorkers are encouraged to drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest hours of the day, and spend time in air-conditioned buildings whenever possible. Officials also urged residents to check on elderly neighbors, people with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions.
NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell emphasized that heat can quickly become life-threatening.
“As we stressed just two weeks ago during our city’s record-breaking temperatures, high heat can be life threatening,” Farrell said. “Temperatures forecasted this week will feel above 100 degrees, so New Yorkers should be vigilant about staying safe and cool. Make sure that you drink lots of water, use air conditioning or get to an air-conditioned space, and check on vulnerable neighbors.”
Officials advise calling 911 immediately if someone experiences symptoms of heat illness, including hot, dry skin, difficulty breathing, a rapid heartbeat, confusion, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting.
Cooling centers are air-conditioned facilities such as libraries, community centers, or senior centers, that are open to the public during heat emergencies. To find your nearest cooling center, call 311 or visit https://maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/.
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