Dangerous Heat Wave Today In New York and New Jersey

By FrumNews.com

New York and New Jersey is having its fourth heat wave of the year today, temperatures could reach over 98° degrees.

Peak heating is expected on Friday afternoon, when many locations in the tri-state area to reach the century mark. Heat index will be through the roof, reaching over 98° degrees.

The Tri-state area will have high humidity and even higher ‘feels like’ temperatures today. Heavy rain is expected to begin as the heat wave finishes.

• A Yellow Alert is in place today, Tuesday due to excessive heat and humidity, with temperatures as high as 100°. 
• A Heat Watch Advisory is in place for New York and New Jersey with ‘feel like’ temperatures as high as 110°.

“With record-high temperatures across the state and city, with potential flash flooding afterwards, New Yorkers must be vigilant and listen to cell phone alerts from the National Weather Service,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “During this time, be sure to check on your family, friends and neighbors, and stay hydrated as the temperatures continue to rise.”

The extreme heat wave will be part of a broader heat wave in the East Coast.